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Cardenden and Auchterderran vs Dunfermline

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Cardenden And Auchterderran is about 0% cheaper on average. Dunfermline has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cardenden And Auchterderran edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cardenden and Auchterderran

£170,439

Dunfermline

£170,439

Crime Rate

Cardenden and Auchterderran

5425.1

Dunfermline

395.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cardenden and Auchterderran

81.8%

Dunfermline

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Cardenden and Auchterderran

400.7

Dunfermline

406.5

EPC Rating

Cardenden and Auchterderran

49

Dunfermline

60.8

Median Income

Cardenden and Auchterderran

£36,318

Dunfermline

£34,867

The average house price in Cardenden And Auchterderran is £170,439, which is 0% less than Dunfermline at £170,439. The most affordable entry point in Cardenden And Auchterderran is a flat at £107,206, while in Dunfermline it is a flat at £107,206.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (23 Years)

Over the last 21 years, Cardenden And Auchterderran prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.

With 395.3 offences per 1,000 people, Dunfermline is the safer of the two – 1272% lower than Cardenden And Auchterderran's 5,425.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cardenden And Auchterderran is other-crime, while in Dunfermline it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Cardenden And Auchterderran has 81.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Dunfermline. Cardenden And Auchterderran has 159 schools in total, while Dunfermline has 159.

Cardenden and Auchterderran School Inspection Breakdown

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

Dunfermline School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricCardenden and AuchterderranDunfermline
Total Schools159159
Primary142142
Secondary1717
% Top two bands81.8%81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Dunfermline offers faster average downloads at 406.5 Mbps, compared to 400.7 Mbps in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 97.1% in Dunfermline. Gigabit availability stands at 76.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 78% in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (407 vs 401 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Dunfermline are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 60.8 (band D) versus 49 (band E) in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,497 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £1,533 in Dunfermline. 31.4% of homes in Cardenden And Auchterderran have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 38.6% in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline has more energy-efficient housing — 38.6% reach band C or above, vs 31.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,318 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £34,867 in Dunfermline. The median age is 38 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 42.4 in Dunfermline. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 72.2% in Dunfermline. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran versus 55.7% in Dunfermline.

IndicatorCardenden and AuchterderranDunfermline
Population5,42074,380
Median Age3842.4
Median Household Income£36,318£34,867
Employment Rate75.1%72.2%
Owner Occupied63.8%55.7%
Degree-Level Qualified25.2%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cardenden And Auchterderran and Dunfermline?
Cardenden And Auchterderran and Dunfermline are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cardenden And Auchterderran or Dunfermline?
Cardenden And Auchterderran is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Cardenden And Auchterderran or Dunfermline safer?
Dunfermline has the lower crime rate at 395.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cardenden And Auchterderran or Dunfermline?
Cardenden And Auchterderran has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 81.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Cardenden And Auchterderran or Dunfermline?
Dunfermline has faster average broadband at 406.5 Mbps.

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