Banchory vs Kingswells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingswells is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Banchory has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banchory edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banchory
£200,159
Kingswells
£137,834
Crime Rate
Banchory
1794.7
Kingswells
4507.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banchory
73.6%
Kingswells
67.9%
Avg Download Speed
Banchory
100.8
Kingswells
432
EPC Rating
Banchory
48.9
Kingswells
60.8
Median Income
Banchory
£35,193
Kingswells
£34,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Banchory commands an average of £200,159, compared with £137,834 in Kingswells – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Banchory is a flat at £102,989, while in Kingswells it is a flat at £99,518.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Kingswells (£310,291 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Banchory prices grew faster — 112% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandBanchory has a crime rate of 1,794.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 151% lower than Kingswells at 4,507.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banchory is other-crime, while in Kingswells 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Banchory, where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 67.9% in Kingswells. There are 165 schools in Banchory and 63 in Kingswells.
Banchory School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingswells School Inspection Breakdown
67.9% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banchory | Kingswells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 63 |
| Primary | 149 | 52 |
| Secondary | 16 | 11 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 67.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Kingswells and 100.8 Mbps in Banchory. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 65.8% of premises in Banchory and 95.3% in Kingswells. Gigabit availability stands at 10.5% in Banchory and 84.2% in Kingswells.
Kingswells is the faster of the two by 329% on average download speed (432 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingswells leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 60.8 (D), while Banchory averages 48.9 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,639 in Banchory and £1,282 in Kingswells. 30.2% of homes in Banchory have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.6% in Kingswells.
Banchory has more energy-efficient housing — 30.2% reach band C or above, vs 29.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,193 in Banchory and £34,455 in Kingswells. The median age is 38 in Banchory and 42.4 in Kingswells. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Banchory versus 67.3% in Kingswells. Employment rates stand at 71.6% in Banchory and 74.2% in Kingswells.
| Indicator | Banchory | Kingswells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,560 | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 38 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,193 | £34,455 |
| Employment Rate | 71.6% | 74.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 23.9% |
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