Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill vs Kinross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Kinross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kinross edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
£170,439
Kinross
£223,039
Crime Rate
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
5122.6
Kinross
2027.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
81.8%
Kinross
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
400.7
Kinross
321.1
EPC Rating
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
48
Kinross
62.2
Median Income
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill
£27,618
Kinross
£30,194
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is £170,439, which is 24% less than Kinross at £223,039. The most affordable entry point in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is a flat at £107,206, while in Kinross it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Kinross (£234,678 vs £194,404).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kinross prices grew faster — 128% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 2,027.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kinross is the safer of the two – 153% lower than Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill's 5,122.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is other-crime, while in Kinross 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 ScotlandKinross has 84.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill. Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has 159 schools in total, while Kinross has 77.
Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kinross School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill | Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 77 |
| Primary | 142 | 67 |
| Secondary | 17 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill offers faster average downloads at 400.7 Mbps, compared to 321.1 Mbps in Kinross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 91.4% in Kinross. Gigabit availability stands at 76.8% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 58.7% in Kinross.
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (401 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kinross are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 62.2 (band D) versus 48 (band E) in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,675 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and £1,449 in Kinross. 40.4% of homes in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.5% in Kinross.
Kinross has more energy-efficient housing — 43.5% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,194 in Kinross and £27,618 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill. The median age is 37.6 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 43 in Kinross. Employment rates stand at 71.2% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 73.2% in Kinross. Owner-occupancy is 55.5% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill versus 60.1% in Kinross.
| Indicator | Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill | Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,740 | 5,120 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £27,618 | £30,194 |
| Employment Rate | 71.2% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 55.5% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 18% | 25.4% |
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