Burntisland vs Cardenden and Auchterderran

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Burntisland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Burntisland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntisland edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burntisland

£170,439

Cardenden and Auchterderran

£170,439

Crime Rate

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Burntisland

4461.9

Cardenden and Auchterderran

5425.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burntisland

81.8%

Cardenden and Auchterderran

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

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Burntisland

458.6

Cardenden and Auchterderran

400.7

EPC Rating

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Burntisland

53.7

Cardenden and Auchterderran

Median Income

Burntisland

£26,029

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Cardenden and Auchterderran

£36,318

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

Property in Cardenden And Auchterderran commands an average of £170,439, compared with £170,439 in Burntisland – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Burntisland is a flat at £107,206, while in Cardenden And Auchterderran it is a flat at £107,206.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Burntisland (£327,003 vs £327,003).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Over the last 21 years, Burntisland prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Scotland

Burntisland has a crime rate of 4,461.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Cardenden And Auchterderran at 5,425.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntisland is other-crime, while in Cardenden And Auchterderran 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 Scotland

Families may prefer Burntisland, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran. There are 159 schools in Burntisland and 159 in Cardenden And Auchterderran.

Burntisland School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cardenden and Auchterderran School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Burntisland	Cardenden and Auchterderran
Total Schools	159	159
Primary	142	142
Secondary	17	17
% Top two bands	81.8%	81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 458.6 Mbps in Burntisland and 400.7 Mbps in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Burntisland and 95.6% in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Burntisland and 76.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran.

Burntisland is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (459 vs 401 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Burntisland, scoring 53.7 on average (band E) compared to 49 (band E) in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Burntisland and £1,497 in Cardenden And Auchterderran. 42.4% of homes in Burntisland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 31.4% in Cardenden And Auchterderran.

Burntisland has more energy-efficient housing — 42.4% reach band C or above, vs 31.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,318 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £26,029 in Burntisland. The median age is 39.8 in Burntisland and 38 in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Employment rates stand at 76.5% in Burntisland and 75.1% in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Burntisland versus 63.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Burntisland has a population of 6,590 and Cardenden And Auchterderran has 5,420.

Indicator	Burntisland	Cardenden and Auchterderran
Population	6,590	5,420
Median Age	39.8	38
Median Household Income	£26,029	£36,318
Employment Rate	76.5%	75.1%
Owner Occupied	63.7%	63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.5%	25.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burntisland and Cardenden And Auchterderran?

Burntisland and Cardenden And Auchterderran are approximately 5.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burntisland or Cardenden And Auchterderran?

Burntisland is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.

Is Burntisland or Cardenden And Auchterderran safer?

Burntisland has the lower crime rate at 4,461.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Burntisland or Cardenden And Auchterderran?

Burntisland has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 81.8%.

Which has faster broadband, Burntisland or Cardenden And Auchterderran?

Burntisland has faster average broadband at 458.6 Mbps.

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