Cupar vs Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cupar wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cupar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cupar
£170,439
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£170,439
Crime Rate
Cupar
3259.9
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
963.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cupar
81.8%
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cupar
332.9
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
455.1
EPC Rating
Cupar
39.9
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
56
Median Income
Cupar
£34,625
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£33,871
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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 Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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 Methil, Leven And Buckhaven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 963.1 per 1,000 versus 3,259.9 per 1,000 in Cupar. The most common crime category in Cupar is other-crime, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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 Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. There are 159 schools in Cupar and 159 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Cupar School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cupar | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.1 Mbps in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven and 332.9 Mbps in Cupar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Cupar and 96.3% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 61.2% in Cupar and 89.5% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (455 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 56 (D), while Cupar averages 39.9 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,861 in Cupar and £1,726 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. 33.7% of homes in Cupar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 75.2% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has more energy-efficient housing — 75.2% reach band C or above, vs 33.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,625 in Cupar and £33,871 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. The median age is 34.6 in Cupar and 40.6 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Cupar versus 54.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Employment rates stand at 67.8% in Cupar and 72.7% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
| Indicator | Cupar | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 30,530 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,625 | £33,871 |
| Employment Rate | 67.8% | 72.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.6% |
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