Cardenden and Auchterderran vs Dunfermline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandCardenden 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.
| Metric | Cardenden and Auchterderran | Dunfermline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Cardenden and Auchterderran | Dunfermline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,420 | 74,380 |
| Median Age | 38 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £36,318 | £34,867 |
| Employment Rate | 75.1% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 55.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.2% | 25.5% |
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