Banchory vs Stonehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Banchory is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Stonehaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banchory edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banchory
£200,159
Stonehaven
£200,159
Crime Rate
Banchory
1794.7
Stonehaven
1214.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banchory
73.6%
Stonehaven
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Banchory
100.8
Stonehaven
376.2
EPC Rating
Banchory
48.9
Stonehaven
53.9
Median Income
Banchory
£35,193
Stonehaven
£28,169
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Stonehaven commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Banchory – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Banchory is a flat at £102,989, while in Stonehaven 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 ScotlandStonehaven has a crime rate of 1,214.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Banchory at 1,794.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banchory is other-crime, while in Stonehaven 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 73.6% in Stonehaven. There are 165 schools in Banchory and 165 in Stonehaven.
Banchory School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stonehaven School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banchory | Stonehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 376.2 Mbps in Stonehaven and 100.8 Mbps in Banchory. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 65.8% of premises in Banchory and 91.8% in Stonehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 10.5% in Banchory and 71.9% in Stonehaven.
Stonehaven is the faster of the two by 273% on average download speed (376 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stonehaven, scoring 53.9 on average (band E) compared to 48.9 (band E) in Banchory. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,639 in Banchory and £1,390 in Stonehaven. 30.2% of homes in Banchory have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47% in Stonehaven.
Stonehaven has more energy-efficient housing — 47% reach band C or above, vs 30.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,193 in Banchory and £28,169 in Stonehaven. The median age is 38 in Banchory and 39.8 in Stonehaven. Employment rates stand at 71.6% in Banchory and 76.5% in Stonehaven. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Banchory versus 67.7% in Stonehaven. Banchory has a population of 7,560 and Stonehaven has 11,170.
| Indicator | Banchory | Stonehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,560 | 11,170 |
| Median Age | 38 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,193 | £28,169 |
| Employment Rate | 71.6% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 39.1% |
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