Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) vs Kemnay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Kemnay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£200,159

Kemnay

£200,159

Crime Rate

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

4448.5

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Kemnay

3505.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

73.6%

Kemnay

73.6%

Avg Download Speed

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

359.1

Kemnay

303.6

EPC Rating

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

61.7

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Kemnay

67.3

Median Income

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£31,465

Kemnay

£25,354

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

Property in Kemnay commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is a flat at £102,989, while in Kemnay it is a flat at £102,989.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) (£291,894 vs £291,894).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Over the last 21 years, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Scotland

Kemnay has a crime rate of 3,505.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Blackburn (aberdeenshire) at 4,448.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is other-crime, while in Kemnay 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 Scotland

Families may prefer Blackburn (aberdeenshire), where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 73.6% in Kemnay. There are 165 schools in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 165 in Kemnay.

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown

73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Kemnay School Inspection Breakdown

73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Kemnay
Total Schools	165	165
Primary	149	149
Secondary	16	16
% Top two bands	73.6%	73.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 359.1 Mbps in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 303.6 Mbps in Kemnay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 87.7% in Kemnay. Gigabit availability stands at 67.3% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 55.3% in Kemnay.

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (359 vs 304 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Kemnay, scoring 67.3 on average (band D) compared to 61.7 (band D) in Blackburn (aberdeenshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,429 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and £1,460 in Kemnay. 44.3% of homes in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 45% in Kemnay.

Kemnay has more energy-efficient housing — 45% reach band C or above, vs 44.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,465 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and £25,354 in Kemnay. The median age is 42.8 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 44.9 in Kemnay. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 66.6% in Kemnay. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) versus 63.6% in Kemnay. Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has a population of 3,050 and Kemnay has 3,870.

Indicator	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Kemnay
Population	3,050	3,870
Median Age	42.8	44.9
Median Household Income	£31,465	£25,354
Employment Rate	74.5%	66.6%
Owner Occupied	71.2%	63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.6%	33.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Kemnay?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Kemnay are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Kemnay?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £200,159.

Is Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Kemnay safer?

Kemnay has the lower crime rate at 3,505.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Kemnay?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 73.6%.

Which has faster broadband, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Kemnay?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has faster average broadband at 359.1 Mbps.

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