Cardenden and Auchterderran vs Kelty

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Cardenden And Auchterderran is about 0% cheaper on average. Kelty 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

Kelty

£170,439

Crime Rate

Cardenden and Auchterderran

5425.1

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Kelty

4369.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cardenden and Auchterderran

81.8%

Kelty

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

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Cardenden and Auchterderran

400.7

Kelty

359

EPC Rating

Cardenden and Auchterderran

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Kelty

57.6

Median Income

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Cardenden and Auchterderran

£36,318

Kelty

£29,556

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Scotland

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

Crime is lower in Kelty (4,369.1 per 1,000) compared to Cardenden And Auchterderran (5,425.1 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Cardenden And Auchterderran is other-crime, while in Kelty 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

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

Cardenden and Auchterderran School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kelty School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Cardenden And Auchterderran offers faster average downloads at 400.7 Mbps, compared to 359.0 Mbps in Kelty. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 94.7% in Kelty. Gigabit availability stands at 76.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 67.2% in Kelty.

Cardenden And Auchterderran is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (401 vs 359 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Kelty are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 57.6 (band D) versus 49 (band E) in Cardenden And Auchterderran. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,497 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and £1,397 in Kelty. 31.4% of homes in Cardenden And Auchterderran have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.4% in Kelty.

Kelty 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 £29,556 in Kelty. The median age is 38 in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 41.2 in Kelty. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Cardenden And Auchterderran and 77% in Kelty. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in Cardenden And Auchterderran versus 62.6% in Kelty.

Indicator	Cardenden and Auchterderran	Kelty
Population	5,420	6,730
Median Age	38	41.2
Median Household Income	£36,318	£29,556
Employment Rate	75.1%	77%
Owner Occupied	63.8%	62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.2%	32.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cardenden And Auchterderran and Kelty?

Cardenden And Auchterderran and Kelty are approximately 4.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Cardenden And Auchterderran is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.

Is Cardenden And Auchterderran or Kelty safer?

Kelty has the lower crime rate at 4,369.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Cardenden And Auchterderran or Kelty?

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 Kelty?

Cardenden And Auchterderran has faster average broadband at 400.7 Mbps.

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