Blairgowrie vs Scone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Blairgowrie is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Blairgowrie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blairgowrie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blairgowrie
£223,039
Scone
£223,039
Crime Rate
Blairgowrie
1150.8
Scone
2055.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blairgowrie
84.9%
Scone
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Blairgowrie
101.3
Scone
249.9
EPC Rating
Blairgowrie
47.8
Scone
59.3
Median Income
Blairgowrie
£30,636
Scone
£28,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Scone commands an average of £223,039, compared with £223,039 in Blairgowrie – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Blairgowrie is a flat at £124,493, while in Scone 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 ScotlandBlairgowrie has a crime rate of 1,150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79% lower than Scone at 2,055.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blairgowrie is other-crime, while in Scone 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 Blairgowrie, where 84.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 84.9% in Scone. There are 77 schools in Blairgowrie and 77 in Scone.
Blairgowrie School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Scone School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blairgowrie | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 249.9 Mbps in Scone and 101.3 Mbps in Blairgowrie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.3% of premises in Blairgowrie and 78.7% in Scone. Gigabit availability stands at 9.3% in Blairgowrie and 42.4% in Scone.
Scone is the faster of the two by 147% on average download speed (250 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Scone, scoring 59.3 on average (band D) compared to 47.8 (band E) in Blairgowrie. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,457 in Blairgowrie and £1,475 in Scone. 35.1% of homes in Blairgowrie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.6% in Scone.
Scone has more energy-efficient housing — 42.6% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,636 in Blairgowrie and £28,781 in Scone. The median age is 37.5 in Blairgowrie and 41.9 in Scone. Employment rates stand at 75.5% in Blairgowrie and 73.5% in Scone. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Blairgowrie versus 59.2% in Scone. Blairgowrie has a population of 9,020 and Scone has 5,050.
| Indicator | Blairgowrie | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 5,050 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,636 | £28,781 |
| Employment Rate | 75.5% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 22.6% |
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