Auchterarder vs Scone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Auchterarder is about 0% cheaper on average. Auchterarder has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchterarder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchterarder
£223,039
Scone
£223,039
Crime Rate
Auchterarder
2027.3
Scone
2055.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchterarder
84.9%
Scone
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Auchterarder
133.4
Scone
249.9
EPC Rating
Auchterarder
51.8
Scone
59.3
Median Income
Auchterarder
£24,676
Scone
£28,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Auchterarder is £223,039, which is 0% less than Scone at £223,039. The most affordable entry point in Auchterarder is a flat at £124,493, while in Scone it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Auchterarder (£375,276 vs £375,276).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Auchterarder prices grew faster — 128% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Auchterarder (2,027.3 per 1,000) compared to Scone (2,055.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Auchterarder is other-crime, while in Scone it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandAuchterarder has 84.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 84.9% in Scone. Auchterarder has 77 schools in total, while Scone has 77.
Auchterarder School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Scone School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchterarder | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Scone offers faster average downloads at 249.9 Mbps, compared to 133.4 Mbps in Auchterarder. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.2% of premises in Auchterarder and 78.7% in Scone. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Auchterarder and 42.4% in Scone.
Scone is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (250 vs 133 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Scone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 59.3 (band D) versus 51.8 (band E) in Auchterarder. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,495 in Auchterarder and £1,475 in Scone. 44.5% of homes in Auchterarder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.6% in Scone.
Auchterarder has more energy-efficient housing — 44.5% reach band C or above, vs 42.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,781 in Scone and £24,676 in Auchterarder. The median age is 39.1 in Auchterarder and 41.9 in Scone. Employment rates stand at 76.4% in Auchterarder and 73.5% in Scone. Owner-occupancy is 54.4% in Auchterarder versus 59.2% in Scone.
| Indicator | Auchterarder | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 5,050 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £24,676 | £28,781 |
| Employment Rate | 76.4% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 22.6% |
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