Town comparison
Banff vs Turriff
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Banff wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Turriff has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banff edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banff
£200,159
Turriff
£200,159
Crime Rate
Banff
3309.3
Turriff
2735.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banff
73.6%
Turriff
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Banff
64.7
Turriff
70.8
EPC Rating
Banff
55.5
Turriff
61.7
Median Income
Banff
£30,691
Turriff
£28,956
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Turriff commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Banff – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Banff is a flat at £102,989, while in Turriff it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Banff (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Banff prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Turriff experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,735.5 per 1,000 versus 3,309.3 per 1,000 in Banff. The most common crime category in Banff is other-crime, while in Turriff 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 Banff, where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 73.6% in Turriff. There are 165 schools in Banff and 165 in Turriff.
Banff School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Turriff School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banff | Turriff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 70.8 Mbps in Turriff and 64.7 Mbps in Banff. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 58.1% of premises in Banff and 51.2% in Turriff. Gigabit availability stands at 3.3% in Banff and 6% in Turriff.
Turriff is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (71 vs 65 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Turriff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.7 (D), while Banff averages 55.5 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,523 in Banff and £1,345 in Turriff. 51.9% of homes in Banff have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Turriff.
Turriff has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,691 in Banff and £28,956 in Turriff. The median age is 40.5 in Banff and 42.7 in Turriff. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Banff versus 72.4% in Turriff. Employment rates stand at 73.6% in Banff and 75.2% in Turriff.
| Indicator | Banff | Turriff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,100 | 4,960 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,691 | £28,956 |
| Employment Rate | 73.6% | 75.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 22.2% |
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