Blairgowrie vs Kirriemuir
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kirriemuir is about 33% cheaper on average. Blairgowrie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirriemuir edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blairgowrie
£223,039
Kirriemuir
£167,088
Crime Rate
Blairgowrie
1150.8
Kirriemuir
1161.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blairgowrie
84.9%
Kirriemuir
91.1%
Avg Download Speed
Blairgowrie
101.3
Kirriemuir
250.4
EPC Rating
Blairgowrie
47.8
Kirriemuir
60.8
Median Income
Blairgowrie
£30,636
Kirriemuir
£26,925
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kirriemuir is £167,088, which is 33% less than Blairgowrie at £223,039. The most affordable entry point in Blairgowrie is a flat at £124,493, while in Kirriemuir it is a flat at £94,981.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Blairgowrie (£185,708 vs £140,384).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Blairgowrie prices grew faster — 128% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,150.8 offences per 1,000 people, Blairgowrie is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Kirriemuir's 1,161.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blairgowrie is other-crime, while in Kirriemuir 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 ScotlandKirriemuir has 91.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 84.9% in Blairgowrie. Blairgowrie has 77 schools in total, while Kirriemuir has 59.
Blairgowrie School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirriemuir School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blairgowrie | Kirriemuir |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 59 |
| Primary | 67 | 51 |
| Secondary | 10 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 91.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kirriemuir offers faster average downloads at 250.4 Mbps, compared to 101.3 Mbps in Blairgowrie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.3% of premises in Blairgowrie and 69.6% in Kirriemuir. Gigabit availability stands at 9.3% in Blairgowrie and 45.4% in Kirriemuir.
Kirriemuir is the faster of the two by 147% on average download speed (250 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kirriemuir are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 60.8 (band D) versus 47.8 (band E) in Blairgowrie. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Blairgowrie and £1,312 in Kirriemuir. 35.1% of homes in Blairgowrie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.6% in Kirriemuir.
Kirriemuir has more energy-efficient housing — 47.6% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,636 in Blairgowrie and £26,925 in Kirriemuir. The median age is 37.5 in Blairgowrie and 42.4 in Kirriemuir. Employment rates stand at 75.5% in Blairgowrie and 76% in Kirriemuir. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Blairgowrie versus 52.3% in Kirriemuir.
| Indicator | Blairgowrie | Kirriemuir |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 6,120 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,636 | £26,925 |
| Employment Rate | 75.5% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 30.5% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Blairgowrie and Kirriemuir?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blairgowrie or Kirriemuir?
Is Blairgowrie or Kirriemuir safer?
Which has better schools, Blairgowrie or Kirriemuir?
Which has faster broadband, Blairgowrie or Kirriemuir?
Keep exploring