Dundee vs Leuchars and Guardbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dundee wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Dundee has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leuchars And Guardbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dundee
£139,483
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£170,439
Crime Rate
Dundee
107.4
Leuchars and Guardbridge
9515.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dundee
66.7%
Leuchars and Guardbridge
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Dundee
465.6
Leuchars and Guardbridge
176.4
EPC Rating
Dundee
67
Leuchars and Guardbridge
48.1
Median Income
Dundee
£25,772
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£28,413
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Leuchars And Guardbridge commands an average of £170,439, compared with £139,483 in Dundee – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Dundee is a flat at £98,372, while in Leuchars And Guardbridge it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Leuchars And Guardbridge (£327,003 vs £299,028).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Leuchars And Guardbridge prices grew faster — 127% vs 118%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Dundee experience less crime overall, with a rate of 107.4 per 1,000 versus 9,515.9 per 1,000 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The most common crime category in Dundee is other-crime, while in Leuchars And Guardbridge 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 Leuchars And Guardbridge, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Dundee. There are 43 schools in Dundee and 159 in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Dundee School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leuchars and Guardbridge School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dundee | Leuchars and Guardbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 43 | 159 |
| Primary | 35 | 142 |
| Secondary | 8 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.6 Mbps in Dundee and 176.4 Mbps in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Dundee and 93.8% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 92.3% in Dundee and 23.7% in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Dundee is the faster of the two by 164% on average download speed (466 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dundee, scoring 67 on average (band D) compared to 48.1 (band E) in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,547 in Dundee and £1,599 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. 61.2% of homes in Dundee have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge.
Dundee has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,413 in Leuchars And Guardbridge and £25,772 in Dundee. The median age is 44.8 in Dundee and 37.7 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Employment rates stand at 70.5% in Dundee and 74.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Owner-occupancy is 59.4% in Dundee versus 56.9% in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Dundee has a population of 158,200 and Leuchars And Guardbridge has 3,090.
| Indicator | Dundee | Leuchars and Guardbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,200 | 3,090 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,772 | £28,413 |
| Employment Rate | 70.5% | 74.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 35.7% |
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