Burntisland vs Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Burntisland is about 0% cheaper on average. Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntisland edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burntisland

£170,439

Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

£170,439

Crime Rate

Burntisland

4461.9

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Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

963.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burntisland

81.8%

Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

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Burntisland

458.6

Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

455.1

EPC Rating

Burntisland

53.7

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Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

Median Income

Burntisland

£26,029

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Methil, Leven and Buckhaven

£33,871

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

Buyers will find Burntisland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,439 versus £170,439 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. The most affordable entry point in Burntisland is a flat at £107,206, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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

With 963.1 offences per 1,000 people, Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is the safer of the two – 363% lower than Burntisland's 4,461.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntisland is other-crime, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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

School quality favours Burntisland: 81.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.

Burntisland School Inspection Breakdown

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

Methil, Leven and Buckhaven School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Burntisland	Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
Total Schools	159	159
Primary	142	142
Secondary	17	17
% Top two bands	81.8%	81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Burntisland enjoy 458.6 Mbps on average, while Methil, Leven And Buckhaven lags behind at 455.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Burntisland and 96.3% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Burntisland and 89.5% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.

Burntisland is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 455 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is band D (score 56), ahead of Burntisland's band E (score 53.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Burntisland and £1,726 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. 42.4% of homes in Burntisland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 75.2% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.

Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has more energy-efficient housing — 75.2% reach band C or above, vs 42.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Burntisland has a population of 6,590 while Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has 30,530. Median household income is £33,871 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven and £26,029 in Burntisland. The median age is 39.8 in Burntisland and 40.6 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Employment rates stand at 76.5% in Burntisland and 72.7% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.

Indicator	Burntisland	Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
Population	6,590	30,530
Median Age	39.8	40.6
Median Household Income	£26,029	£33,871
Employment Rate	76.5%	72.7%
Owner Occupied	63.7%	54.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.5%	27.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burntisland and Methil, Leven And Buckhaven?

Burntisland and Methil, Leven And Buckhaven are approximately 12.0 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burntisland or Methil, Leven And Buckhaven?

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

Is Burntisland or Methil, Leven And Buckhaven safer?

Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has the lower crime rate at 963.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Burntisland or Methil, Leven And Buckhaven?

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

Which has faster broadband, Burntisland or Methil, Leven And Buckhaven?

Burntisland has faster average broadband at 458.6 Mbps.

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