Town comparison
Dundee vs Kirriemuir
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Dundee offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Dundee has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirriemuir edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dundee
£139,483
Kirriemuir
£167,088
Crime Rate
Dundee
107.4
Kirriemuir
1161.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dundee
66.7%
Kirriemuir
91.1%
Avg Download Speed
Dundee
465.6
Kirriemuir
250.4
EPC Rating
Dundee
67
Kirriemuir
60.8
Median Income
Dundee
£25,772
Kirriemuir
£26,925
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dundee is £139,483, which is 17% less than Kirriemuir at £167,088. The most affordable entry point in Dundee is a flat at £98,372, while in Kirriemuir it is a flat at £94,981.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 4% pricier in Kirriemuir (£188,195 vs £181,290).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kirriemuir prices grew faster — 127% vs 118%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Dundee (107.4 per 1,000) compared to Kirriemuir (1,161.9 per 1,000), a 982% difference. The most common crime category in Dundee is other-crime, while in Kirriemuir 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 ScotlandKirriemuir has 91.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Dundee. Dundee has 43 schools in total, while Kirriemuir has 59.
Dundee School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirriemuir School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dundee | Kirriemuir |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 43 | 59 |
| Primary | 35 | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 91.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dundee offers faster average downloads at 465.6 Mbps, compared to 250.4 Mbps in Kirriemuir. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Dundee and 69.6% in Kirriemuir. Gigabit availability stands at 92.3% in Dundee and 45.4% in Kirriemuir.
Dundee is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (466 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dundee are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67 (band D) versus 60.8 (band D) in Kirriemuir. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,547 in Dundee and £1,312 in Kirriemuir. 61.2% of homes in Dundee have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.6% in Kirriemuir.
Dundee has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,925 in Kirriemuir and £25,772 in Dundee. The median age is 44.8 in Dundee and 42.4 in Kirriemuir. Employment rates stand at 70.5% in Dundee and 76% in Kirriemuir. Owner-occupancy is 59.4% in Dundee versus 52.3% in Kirriemuir.
| Indicator | Dundee | Kirriemuir |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,200 | 6,120 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £25,772 | £26,925 |
| Employment Rate | 70.5% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 30.5% |
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