Dundee vs Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dundee offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Dundee has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newport On Tay And Wormit edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dundee
£139,483
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£170,439
Crime Rate
Dundee
107.4
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
6822.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dundee
66.7%
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Dundee
465.6
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
334.1
EPC Rating
Dundee
67
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
57
Median Income
Dundee
£25,772
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£34,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dundee is £139,483, which is 18% less than Newport On Tay And Wormit at £170,439. The most affordable entry point in Dundee is a flat at £98,372, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Newport On Tay And Wormit (£327,003 vs £299,028).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Newport On Tay And Wormit prices grew faster — 127% vs 118%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 107.4 offences per 1,000 people, Dundee is the safer of the two – 6252% lower than Newport On Tay And Wormit's 6,822.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dundee is other-crime, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit 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 ScotlandNewport On Tay And Wormit has 81.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Dundee. Dundee has 43 schools in total, while Newport On Tay And Wormit has 159.
Dundee School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dundee | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 43 | 159 |
| Primary | 35 | 142 |
| Secondary | 8 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dundee offers faster average downloads at 465.6 Mbps, compared to 334.1 Mbps in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Dundee and 97.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Gigabit availability stands at 92.3% in Dundee and 59.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
Dundee is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (466 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dundee are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67 (band D) versus 57 (band D) in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,547 in Dundee and £1,729 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. 61.2% of homes in Dundee have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
Newport On Tay And Wormit has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,553 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £25,772 in Dundee. The median age is 44.8 in Dundee and 41 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Employment rates stand at 70.5% in Dundee and 72.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Owner-occupancy is 59.4% in Dundee versus 50.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.
| Indicator | Dundee | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,200 | 4,310 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £25,772 | £34,553 |
| Employment Rate | 70.5% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 50.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 29.1% |
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