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Cardenden and Auchterderran vs High Valleyfield

Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Cardenden and Auchterderran
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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cardenden And Auchterderran wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Cardenden And Auchterderran 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

High Valleyfield

£170,439

Crime Rate

Cardenden and Auchterderran

5425.1

High Valleyfield

8856.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cardenden and Auchterderran

81.8%

High Valleyfield

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Cardenden and Auchterderran

400.7

High Valleyfield

387.2

EPC Rating

Cardenden and Auchterderran

49

High Valleyfield

47

Median Income

Cardenden and Auchterderran

£36,318

High Valleyfield

£27,194

At £170,439, Cardenden And Auchterderran undercuts High Valleyfield (£170,439) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cardenden And Auchterderran is a flat at £107,206, while in High Valleyfield 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%.

Residents of Cardenden And Auchterderran experience less crime overall, with a rate of 5,425.1 per 1,000 versus 8,856.6 per 1,000 in High Valleyfield. The most common crime category in Cardenden And Auchterderran is other-crime, while in High Valleyfield it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 159 schools in Cardenden And Auchterderran, 81.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In High Valleyfield, which has 159 schools, the figure is 81.8%.

Cardenden and Auchterderran School Inspection Breakdown

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

High Valleyfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cardenden And Auchterderran averages 400.7 Mbps – ahead of High Valleyfield's 387.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 93.2% in High Valleyfield. Gigabit availability stands at 76.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 74% in High Valleyfield.

Cardenden And Auchterderran is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (401 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cardenden And Auchterderran, scoring 49 on average (band E) compared to 47 (band E) in High Valleyfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,497 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £1,843 in High Valleyfield. 31.4% of homes in Cardenden And Auchterderran have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 33.6% in High Valleyfield.

High Valleyfield has more energy-efficient housing — 33.6% reach band C or above, vs 31.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,318 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £27,194 in High Valleyfield. The median age is 38 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 37.2 in High Valleyfield. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 71.4% in High Valleyfield. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran versus 67.5% in High Valleyfield. Cardenden And Auchterderran has a population of 5,420 and High Valleyfield has 3,320.

IndicatorCardenden and AuchterderranHigh Valleyfield
Population5,4203,320
Median Age3837.2
Median Household Income£36,318£27,194
Employment Rate75.1%71.4%
Owner Occupied63.8%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.2%35.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cardenden And Auchterderran and High Valleyfield?
Cardenden And Auchterderran and High Valleyfield are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cardenden And Auchterderran or High Valleyfield?
Cardenden And Auchterderran is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Cardenden And Auchterderran or High Valleyfield safer?
Cardenden And Auchterderran has the lower crime rate at 5,425.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cardenden And Auchterderran or High Valleyfield?
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 High Valleyfield?
Cardenden And Auchterderran has faster average broadband at 400.7 Mbps.

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