Buckie vs Keith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Buckie offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Buckie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buckie
£193,428
Keith
£193,428
Crime Rate
Buckie
730.1
Keith
1363.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckie
66.0%
Keith
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckie
303.1
Keith
53.1
EPC Rating
Buckie
61.4
Keith
63
Median Income
Buckie
£32,719
Keith
£27,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Buckie is £193,428, which is 0% less than Keith at £193,428. The most affordable entry point in Buckie is a flat at £108,210, while in Keith it is a flat at £108,210.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Buckie (£297,544 vs £297,544).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Buckie prices grew faster — 150% vs 150%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Buckie (730.1 per 1,000) compared to Keith (1,363.8 per 1,000), a 87% difference. The most common crime category in Buckie is other-crime, while in Keith 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 ScotlandBuckie has 66% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66% in Keith. Buckie has 52 schools in total, while Keith has 52.
Buckie School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keith School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckie | Keith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Buckie offers faster average downloads at 303.1 Mbps, compared to 53.1 Mbps in Keith. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Buckie and 56.8% in Keith. Gigabit availability stands at 55.5% in Buckie and 0.7% in Keith.
Buckie is the faster of the two by 471% on average download speed (303 vs 53 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Keith are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63 (band D) versus 61.4 (band D) in Buckie. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,538 in Buckie and £1,323 in Keith. 52.7% of homes in Buckie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50% in Keith.
Buckie has more energy-efficient housing — 52.7% reach band C or above, vs 50% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,719 in Buckie and £27,707 in Keith. The median age is 42.7 in Buckie and 43.2 in Keith. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Buckie and 76% in Keith. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckie versus 60.8% in Keith.
| Indicator | Buckie | Keith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,760 | 4,690 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,719 | £27,707 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.2% | 28% |
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