Cupar vs Leuchars and Guardbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cupar wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Cupar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cupar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cupar
£170,439
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£170,439
Crime Rate
Cupar
3259.9
Leuchars and Guardbridge
9515.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cupar
81.8%
Leuchars and Guardbridge
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cupar
332.9
Leuchars and Guardbridge
176.4
EPC Rating
Cupar
39.9
Leuchars and Guardbridge
48.1
Median Income
Cupar
£34,625
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£28,413
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Leuchars And Guardbridge commands an average of £170,439, compared with £170,439 in Cupar – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Cupar is a flat at £107,206, while in Leuchars And Guardbridge it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cupar (£327,003 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cupar prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Cupar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,259.9 per 1,000 versus 9,515.9 per 1,000 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The most common crime category in Cupar is other-crime, while in Leuchars And Guardbridge 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Cupar, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. There are 159 schools in Cupar and 159 in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Cupar School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leuchars and Guardbridge School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cupar | Leuchars and Guardbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 332.9 Mbps in Cupar and 176.4 Mbps in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Cupar and 93.8% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 61.2% in Cupar and 23.7% in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Cupar is the faster of the two by 89% on average download speed (333 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Leuchars And Guardbridge, scoring 48.1 on average (band E) compared to 39.9 (band E) in Cupar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,861 in Cupar and £1,599 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. 33.7% of homes in Cupar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Leuchars And Guardbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 40.4% reach band C or above, vs 33.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,625 in Cupar and £28,413 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The median age is 34.6 in Cupar and 37.7 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Employment rates stand at 67.8% in Cupar and 74.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Cupar versus 56.9% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Cupar has a population of 9,020 and Leuchars And Guardbridge has 3,090.
| Indicator | Cupar | Leuchars and Guardbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 3,090 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,625 | £28,413 |
| Employment Rate | 67.8% | 74.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 35.7% |
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