Dunbar vs Haddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dunbar offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Haddington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunbar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunbar
£281,427
Haddington
£281,427
Crime Rate
Dunbar
778.7
Haddington
770.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunbar
71.4%
Haddington
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Dunbar
429
Haddington
387.5
EPC Rating
Dunbar
54
Haddington
55.6
Median Income
Dunbar
£27,496
Haddington
£32,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dunbar is £281,427, which is 0% less than Haddington at £281,427. The most affordable entry point in Dunbar is a flat at £164,424, while in Haddington it is a flat at £164,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Dunbar (£530,642 vs £530,642).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dunbar prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Haddington (770.2 per 1,000) compared to Dunbar (778.7 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Dunbar is other-crime, while in Haddington 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 ScotlandDunbar has 71.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Haddington. Dunbar has 41 schools in total, while Haddington has 41.
Dunbar School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddington School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunbar | Haddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 41 |
| Primary | 34 | 34 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dunbar offers faster average downloads at 429.0 Mbps, compared to 387.5 Mbps in Haddington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Dunbar and 83.7% in Haddington. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Dunbar and 74.2% in Haddington.
Dunbar is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (429 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haddington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 55.6 (band D) versus 54 (band E) in Dunbar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,773 in Dunbar and £1,307 in Haddington. 44.6% of homes in Dunbar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.6% in Haddington.
Dunbar has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 34.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,762 in Haddington and £27,496 in Dunbar. The median age is 39.9 in Dunbar and 40.5 in Haddington. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dunbar and 73.3% in Haddington. Owner-occupancy is 51.1% in Dunbar versus 68.7% in Haddington.
| Indicator | Dunbar | Haddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,030 | 9,130 |
| Median Age | 39.9 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,496 | £32,762 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 51.1% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.4% | 28.8% |
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