Crieff vs Dunblane
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crieff is about 1% cheaper on average. Dunblane has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunblane edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crieff
£223,039
Dunblane
£226,087
Crime Rate
Crieff
1397.0
Dunblane
675.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crieff
84.9%
Dunblane
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
Crieff
99.7
Dunblane
89.5
EPC Rating
Crieff
48.8
Dunblane
60.1
Median Income
Crieff
£26,453
Dunblane
£36,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Crieff more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £223,039 versus £226,087 in Dunblane. The most affordable entry point in Crieff is a flat at £124,493, while in Dunblane it is a flat at £140,585.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Dunblane (£423,663 vs £375,276).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Crieff prices grew faster — 128% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 675.3 offences per 1,000 people, Dunblane is the safer of the two – 107% lower than Crieff's 1,397 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crieff is other-crime, while in Dunblane 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 Dunblane: 97.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 84.9% in Crieff.
Crieff School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunblane School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crieff | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 48 |
| Primary | 67 | 40 |
| Secondary | 10 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 97.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crieff enjoy 99.7 Mbps on average, while Dunblane lags behind at 89.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.6% of premises in Crieff and 86.3% in Dunblane. Gigabit availability stands at 8.9% in Crieff and 4.4% in Dunblane.
Crieff is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (100 vs 90 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dunblane is band D (score 60.1), ahead of Crieff's band E (score 48.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,734 in Crieff and £1,610 in Dunblane. 33.9% of homes in Crieff have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.7% in Dunblane.
Crieff has more energy-efficient housing — 33.9% reach band C or above, vs 29.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crieff has a population of 7,430 while Dunblane has 9,410. Median household income is £36,198 in Dunblane and £26,453 in Crieff. The median age is 37.9 in Crieff and 42.2 in Dunblane. Employment rates stand at 68.6% in Crieff and 69.3% in Dunblane.
| Indicator | Crieff | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,430 | 9,410 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,453 | £36,198 |
| Employment Rate | 68.6% | 69.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 38.6% |
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