Cockenzie vs Haddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cockenzie wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Haddington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cockenzie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockenzie
£281,427
Haddington
£281,427
Crime Rate
Cockenzie
1285.6
Haddington
770.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockenzie
71.4%
Haddington
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Cockenzie
465.7
Haddington
387.5
EPC Rating
Cockenzie
59.2
Haddington
55.6
Median Income
Cockenzie
£25,528
Haddington
£32,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £281,427, Cockenzie undercuts Haddington (£281,427) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cockenzie is a flat at £164,424, while in Haddington it is a flat at £164,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cockenzie (£530,642 vs £530,642).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cockenzie prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Haddington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 770.2 per 1,000 versus 1,285.6 per 1,000 in Cockenzie. The most common crime category in Cockenzie is other-crime, while in Haddington 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 ScotlandOf the 41 schools in Cockenzie, 71.4% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haddington, which has 41 schools, the figure is 71.4%.
Cockenzie School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddington School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cockenzie | Haddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 41 |
| Primary | 34 | 34 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cockenzie averages 465.7 Mbps – ahead of Haddington's 387.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Cockenzie and 83.7% in Haddington. Gigabit availability stands at 92.1% in Cockenzie and 74.2% in Haddington.
Cockenzie is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (466 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cockenzie, scoring 59.2 on average (band D) compared to 55.6 (band D) in Haddington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cockenzie and £1,307 in Haddington. 62.5% of homes in Cockenzie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.6% in Haddington.
Cockenzie has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,762 in Haddington and £25,528 in Cockenzie. The median age is 41.8 in Cockenzie and 40.5 in Haddington. Employment rates stand at 75.2% in Cockenzie and 73.3% in Haddington. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Cockenzie versus 68.7% in Haddington. Cockenzie has a population of 5,470 and Haddington has 9,130.
| Indicator | Cockenzie | Haddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,470 | 9,130 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £25,528 | £32,762 |
| Employment Rate | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 28.8% |
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