Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) vs Kintore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is about 0% cheaper on average. Kintore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackburn (aberdeenshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£200,159

Kintore

£200,159

Crime Rate

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

4448.5

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Kintore

2832.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

73.6%

Kintore

73.6%

Avg Download Speed

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

359.1

Kintore

303.6

EPC Rating

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

61.7

Kintore

43.9

Median Income

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Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)

£31,465

Kintore

£30,978

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

The average house price in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is £200,159, which is 0% less than Kintore at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is a flat at £102,989, while in Kintore 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

With 2,832.6 offences per 1,000 people, Kintore is the safer of the two – 57% lower than Blackburn (aberdeenshire)'s 4,448.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is other-crime, while in Kintore 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

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 73.6% in Kintore. Blackburn (aberdeenshire) has 165 schools in total, while Kintore has 165.

Blackburn (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kintore School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Kintore
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 303.6 Mbps in Kintore. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 87.7% in Kintore. Gigabit availability stands at 67.3% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 55.3% in Kintore.

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (359 vs 304 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 43.9 (band E) in Kintore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,429 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and £1,668 in Kintore. 44.3% of homes in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kintore.

Kintore has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 44.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,465 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and £30,978 in Kintore. The median age is 42.8 in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 36.1 in Kintore. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and 73.1% in Kintore. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Blackburn (aberdeenshire) versus 59.5% in Kintore.

Indicator	Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)	Kintore
Population	3,050	4,790
Median Age	42.8	36.1
Median Household Income	£31,465	£30,978
Employment Rate	74.5%	73.1%
Owner Occupied	71.2%	59.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.6%	18.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Kintore?

Blackburn (aberdeenshire) and Kintore are approximately 2.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Blackburn (aberdeenshire) or Kintore safer?

Kintore has the lower crime rate at 2,832.6 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

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

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