Dumfries vs Locharbriggs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dumfries offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Dumfries has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dumfries edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dumfries
£162,680
Locharbriggs
£162,680
Crime Rate
Dumfries
523.4
Locharbriggs
3055.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dumfries
72.0%
Locharbriggs
72.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dumfries
290.2
Locharbriggs
290.2
EPC Rating
Dumfries
64.6
Locharbriggs
60.5
Median Income
Dumfries
£26,788
Locharbriggs
£29,743
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dumfries is £162,680, which is 0% less than Locharbriggs at £162,680. The most affordable entry point in Dumfries is a flat at £86,885, while in Locharbriggs it is a flat at £86,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Dumfries (£247,236 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dumfries prices grew faster — 92% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 523.4 offences per 1,000 people, Dumfries is the safer of the two – 484% lower than Locharbriggs's 3,055.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dumfries is other-crime, while in Locharbriggs 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 ScotlandDumfries has 72% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 72% in Locharbriggs. Dumfries has 108 schools in total, while Locharbriggs has 108.
Dumfries School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Locharbriggs School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dumfries | Locharbriggs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 108 |
| Primary | 93 | 93 |
| Secondary | 15 | 15 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 72% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dumfries offers faster average downloads at 290.2 Mbps, compared to 290.2 Mbps in Locharbriggs. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Dumfries and 95.1% in Locharbriggs. Gigabit availability stands at 50.7% in Dumfries and 50.7% in Locharbriggs.
Dumfries is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (290 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dumfries are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.6 (band D) versus 60.5 (band D) in Locharbriggs. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dumfries and £1,644 in Locharbriggs. 42% of homes in Dumfries have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.3% in Locharbriggs.
Locharbriggs has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 42% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,743 in Locharbriggs and £26,788 in Dumfries. The median age is 43.8 in Dumfries and 42.3 in Locharbriggs. Employment rates stand at 74.1% in Dumfries and 69.5% in Locharbriggs. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Dumfries versus 57% in Locharbriggs.
| Indicator | Dumfries | Locharbriggs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,030 | 5,830 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £26,788 | £29,743 |
| Employment Rate | 74.1% | 69.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.7% | 22.6% |
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