Dingwall vs Invergordon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dingwall wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Dingwall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dingwall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dingwall
£210,131
Invergordon
£210,131
Crime Rate
Dingwall
3412.8
Invergordon
4690.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dingwall
66.0%
Invergordon
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dingwall
97.6
Invergordon
404.1
EPC Rating
Dingwall
54.5
Invergordon
60.6
Median Income
Dingwall
£29,194
Invergordon
£29,314
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Invergordon commands an average of £210,131, compared with £210,131 in Dingwall – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Dingwall is a flat at £122,118, while in Invergordon it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Dingwall (£322,105 vs £322,105).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dingwall prices grew faster — 132% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Dingwall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,412.8 per 1,000 versus 4,690.5 per 1,000 in Invergordon. The most common crime category in Dingwall is other-crime, while in Invergordon 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 Dingwall, where 66% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Invergordon. There are 52 schools in Dingwall and 52 in Invergordon.
Dingwall School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Invergordon School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dingwall | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 404.1 Mbps in Invergordon and 97.6 Mbps in Dingwall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Dingwall and 86.1% in Invergordon. Gigabit availability stands at 4.9% in Dingwall and 79.2% in Invergordon.
Invergordon is the faster of the two by 314% on average download speed (404 vs 98 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Invergordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 60.6 (D), while Dingwall averages 54.5 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,396 in Dingwall and £1,463 in Invergordon. 56.5% of homes in Dingwall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.7% in Invergordon.
Dingwall has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314 in Invergordon and £29,194 in Dingwall. The median age is 40.1 in Dingwall and 42.4 in Invergordon. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Dingwall versus 64.8% in Invergordon. Employment rates stand at 79.7% in Dingwall and 73.3% in Invergordon.
| Indicator | Dingwall | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,470 | 3,980 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,194 | £29,314 |
| Employment Rate | 79.7% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 29.6% |
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