Buckie vs Lossiemouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Buckie wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Buckie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buckie
£193,428
Lossiemouth
£193,428
Crime Rate
Buckie
730.1
Lossiemouth
812.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckie
66.0%
Lossiemouth
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckie
303.1
Lossiemouth
372.9
EPC Rating
Buckie
61.4
Lossiemouth
62.5
Median Income
Buckie
£32,719
Lossiemouth
£32,368
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Lossiemouth commands an average of £193,428, compared with £193,428 in Buckie – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Buckie is a flat at £108,210, while in Lossiemouth 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 ScotlandResidents of Buckie experience less crime overall, with a rate of 730.1 per 1,000 versus 812.7 per 1,000 in Lossiemouth. The most common crime category in Buckie is other-crime, while in Lossiemouth 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 Buckie, where 66% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Lossiemouth. There are 52 schools in Buckie and 52 in Lossiemouth.
Buckie School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lossiemouth School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckie | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.9 Mbps in Lossiemouth and 303.1 Mbps in Buckie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.6% of premises in Buckie and 95% in Lossiemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 55.5% in Buckie and 70.4% in Lossiemouth.
Lossiemouth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (373 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lossiemouth, scoring 62.5 on average (band D) compared to 61.4 (band D) in Buckie. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,538 in Buckie and £1,362 in Lossiemouth. 52.7% of homes in Buckie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.4% in Lossiemouth.
Buckie has more energy-efficient housing — 52.7% reach band C or above, vs 44.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,719 in Buckie and £32,368 in Lossiemouth. The median age is 42.7 in Buckie and 43.1 in Lossiemouth. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Buckie and 74.6% in Lossiemouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Buckie versus 59.3% in Lossiemouth. Buckie has a population of 8,760 and Lossiemouth has 7,870.
| Indicator | Buckie | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,760 | 7,870 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,719 | £32,368 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.2% | 23.8% |
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