Cupar vs Tayport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cupar is about 0% cheaper on average. Cupar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cupar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cupar
£170,439
Tayport
£170,439
Crime Rate
Cupar
3259.9
Tayport
7717.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cupar
81.8%
Tayport
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cupar
332.9
Tayport
334.1
EPC Rating
Cupar
39.9
Tayport
53.4
Median Income
Cupar
£34,625
Tayport
£36,194
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Cupar more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,439 versus £170,439 in Tayport. The most affordable entry point in Cupar is a flat at £107,206, while in Tayport 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 ScotlandWith 3,259.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cupar is the safer of the two – 137% lower than Tayport's 7,717.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cupar is other-crime, while in Tayport 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 Cupar: 81.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Tayport.
Cupar School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tayport School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cupar | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tayport enjoy 334.1 Mbps on average, while Cupar lags behind at 332.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Cupar and 97.1% in Tayport. Gigabit availability stands at 61.2% in Cupar and 59.9% in Tayport.
Tayport is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (334 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tayport is band E (score 53.4), ahead of Cupar's band E (score 39.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,861 in Cupar and £1,738 in Tayport. 33.7% of homes in Cupar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 25.2% in Tayport.
Cupar has more energy-efficient housing — 33.7% reach band C or above, vs 25.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cupar has a population of 9,020 while Tayport has 3,810. Median household income is £36,194 in Tayport and £34,625 in Cupar. The median age is 34.6 in Cupar and 39.7 in Tayport. Employment rates stand at 67.8% in Cupar and 70.4% in Tayport.
| Indicator | Cupar | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 3,810 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,625 | £36,194 |
| Employment Rate | 67.8% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 28.8% |
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