Blairgowrie vs Perth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blairgowrie offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Perth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blairgowrie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blairgowrie
£223,039
Perth
£223,039
Crime Rate
Blairgowrie
1150.8
Perth
218.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blairgowrie
84.9%
Perth
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Blairgowrie
101.3
Perth
333.6
EPC Rating
Blairgowrie
47.8
Perth
74.8
Median Income
Blairgowrie
£30,636
Perth
£24,942
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Blairgowrie more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,039 versus £223,039 in Perth. The most affordable entry point in Blairgowrie is a flat at £124,493, while in Perth it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Blairgowrie (£375,276 vs £375,276).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Blairgowrie prices grew faster — 128% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Perth (218.8 per 1,000) compared to Blairgowrie (1,150.8 per 1,000), a 426% difference. The most common crime category in Blairgowrie is other-crime, while in Perth 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Blairgowrie: 84.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 84.9% in Perth.
Blairgowrie School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Perth School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blairgowrie | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Perth enjoy 333.6 Mbps on average, while Blairgowrie lags behind at 101.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.3% of premises in Blairgowrie and 88.8% in Perth. Gigabit availability stands at 9.3% in Blairgowrie and 61.1% in Perth.
Perth is the faster of the two by 229% on average download speed (334 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Perth is band C (score 74.8), ahead of Blairgowrie's band E (score 47.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Blairgowrie and £1,111 in Perth. 35.1% of homes in Blairgowrie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.6% in Perth.
Perth has more energy-efficient housing — 48.6% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blairgowrie has a population of 9,020 while Perth has 47,430. Median household income is £30,636 in Blairgowrie and £24,942 in Perth. The median age is 37.5 in Blairgowrie and 47.7 in Perth. Employment rates stand at 75.5% in Blairgowrie and 73.4% in Perth.
| Indicator | Blairgowrie | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 47,430 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,636 | £24,942 |
| Employment Rate | 75.5% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 25.6% |
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