Auchterarder vs Tillicoultry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tillicoultry is about 35% cheaper on average. Tillicoultry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchterarder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchterarder
£223,039
Tillicoultry
£165,447
Crime Rate
Auchterarder
2027.3
Tillicoultry
645.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchterarder
84.9%
Tillicoultry
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchterarder
133.4
Tillicoultry
439.9
EPC Rating
Auchterarder
51.8
Tillicoultry
65.5
Median Income
Auchterarder
£24,676
Tillicoultry
£32,664
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Tillicoultry is £165,447, which is 35% less than Auchterarder at £223,039. The most affordable entry point in Auchterarder is a flat at £124,493, while in Tillicoultry it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Auchterarder (£124,493 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Tillicoultry prices grew faster — 140% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 645.8 offences per 1,000 people, Tillicoultry is the safer of the two – 214% lower than Auchterarder's 2,027.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchterarder is other-crime, while in Tillicoultry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Auchterarder's most common crime is other crime; in Tillicoultry it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandAuchterarder has 84.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 65.2% in Tillicoultry. Auchterarder has 77 schools in total, while Tillicoultry has 24.
Auchterarder School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tillicoultry School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchterarder | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 24 |
| Primary | 67 | 20 |
| Secondary | 10 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tillicoultry offers faster average downloads at 439.9 Mbps, compared to 133.4 Mbps in Auchterarder. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.2% of premises in Auchterarder and 98.6% in Tillicoultry. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Auchterarder and 84.5% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry is the faster of the two by 230% on average download speed (440 vs 133 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tillicoultry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.5 (band D) versus 51.8 (band E) in Auchterarder. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,495 in Auchterarder and £1,378 in Tillicoultry. 44.5% of homes in Auchterarder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 44.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,664 in Tillicoultry and £24,676 in Auchterarder. The median age is 39.1 in Auchterarder and 44.2 in Tillicoultry. Employment rates stand at 76.4% in Auchterarder and 73.4% in Tillicoultry. Owner-occupancy is 54.4% in Auchterarder versus 65.5% in Tillicoultry.
| Indicator | Auchterarder | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 5,900 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £24,676 | £32,664 |
| Employment Rate | 76.4% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 37.3% |
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