Carnoustie vs Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carnoustie offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Carnoustie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carnoustie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carnoustie
£167,088
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£170,439
Crime Rate
Carnoustie
626.0
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
6822.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carnoustie
91.1%
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carnoustie
395.5
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
334.1
EPC Rating
Carnoustie
65.9
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
57
Median Income
Carnoustie
£30,053
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£34,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Carnoustie more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £167,088 versus £170,439 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. The most affordable entry point in Carnoustie is a flat at £94,981, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Newport On Tay And Wormit (£327,003 vs £290,784).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Carnoustie prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Carnoustie (626 per 1,000) compared to Newport On Tay And Wormit (6,822.3 per 1,000), a 990% difference. The most common crime category in Carnoustie is other-crime, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Carnoustie: 91.1% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
Carnoustie School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carnoustie | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 159 |
| Primary | 51 | 142 |
| Secondary | 8 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carnoustie enjoy 395.5 Mbps on average, while Newport On Tay And Wormit lags behind at 334.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.1% of premises in Carnoustie and 97.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Carnoustie and 59.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
Carnoustie is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (396 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carnoustie is band D (score 65.9), ahead of Newport On Tay And Wormit's band D (score 57). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,396 in Carnoustie and £1,729 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. 54.3% of homes in Carnoustie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
Newport On Tay And Wormit has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 54.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carnoustie has a population of 11,360 while Newport On Tay And Wormit has 4,310. Median household income is £34,553 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £30,053 in Carnoustie. The median age is 44.3 in Carnoustie and 41 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Employment rates stand at 74.3% in Carnoustie and 72.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
| Indicator | Carnoustie | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,360 | 4,310 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,053 | £34,553 |
| Employment Rate | 74.3% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.7% | 50.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.8% | 29.1% |
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