Banchory vs Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Banchory offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Banchory has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banchory edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banchory
£200,159
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
£200,159
Crime Rate
Banchory
1794.7
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
4448.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banchory
73.6%
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Banchory
100.8
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
359.1
EPC Rating
Banchory
48.9
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
61.7
Median Income
Banchory
£35,193
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Banchory is £200,159, which is 0% less than Blackburn (aberdeenshire) at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Banchory is a flat at £102,989, while in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Banchory (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Banchory prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,794.7 offences per 1,000 people, Banchory is the safer of the two – 148% lower than Blackburn (aberdeenshire)'s 4,448.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banchory is other-crime, while in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) 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 ScotlandBanchory has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 73.6% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Banchory has 165 schools in total, while Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has 165.
Banchory School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banchory | Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackburn (aberdeenshire) offers faster average downloads at 359.1 Mbps, compared to 100.8 Mbps in Banchory. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 65.8% of premises in Banchory and 91.8% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Gigabit availability stands at 10.5% in Banchory and 67.3% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire).
Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is the faster of the two by 256% on average download speed (359 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 61.7 (band D) versus 48.9 (band E) in Banchory. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,639 in Banchory and £1,429 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). 30.2% of homes in Banchory have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.3% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire).
Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 44.3% reach band C or above, vs 30.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,193 in Banchory and £31,465 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). The median age is 38 in Banchory and 42.8 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Employment rates stand at 71.6% in Banchory and 74.5% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Banchory versus 71.2% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire).
| Indicator | Banchory | Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,560 | 3,050 |
| Median Age | 38 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,193 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 71.6% | 74.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 35.6% |
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