Dingwall vs Inverness and Culloden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dingwall is about 0% cheaper on average. Inverness And Culloden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dingwall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dingwall
£210,131
Inverness and Culloden
£210,131
Crime Rate
Dingwall
3412.8
Inverness and Culloden
295.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dingwall
66.0%
Inverness and Culloden
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dingwall
97.6
Inverness and Culloden
407.8
EPC Rating
Dingwall
54.5
Inverness and Culloden
56.1
Median Income
Dingwall
£29,194
Inverness and Culloden
£29,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Dingwall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,131 versus £210,131 in Inverness And Culloden. The most affordable entry point in Dingwall is a flat at £122,118, while in Inverness And Culloden 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 ScotlandWith 295.3 offences per 1,000 people, Inverness And Culloden is the safer of the two – 1056% lower than Dingwall's 3,412.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dingwall is other-crime, while in Inverness And Culloden 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 Dingwall: 66% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66% in Inverness And Culloden.
Dingwall School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Inverness and Culloden School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dingwall | Inverness and Culloden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Inverness And Culloden enjoy 407.8 Mbps on average, while Dingwall lags behind at 97.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Dingwall and 93.7% in Inverness And Culloden. Gigabit availability stands at 4.9% in Dingwall and 78.7% in Inverness And Culloden.
Inverness And Culloden is the faster of the two by 318% on average download speed (408 vs 98 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Inverness And Culloden is band D (score 56.1), ahead of Dingwall's band D (score 54.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,396 in Dingwall and £1,325 in Inverness And Culloden. 56.5% of homes in Dingwall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.1% in Inverness And Culloden.
Dingwall has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dingwall has a population of 5,470 while Inverness And Culloden has 63,220. Median household income is £29,555 in Inverness And Culloden and £29,194 in Dingwall. The median age is 40.1 in Dingwall and 40.7 in Inverness And Culloden. Employment rates stand at 79.7% in Dingwall and 74% in Inverness And Culloden.
| Indicator | Dingwall | Inverness and Culloden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,470 | 63,220 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,194 | £29,555 |
| Employment Rate | 79.7% | 74% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.7% | 17.9% |
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