Dundee vs Tayport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dundee is about 18% cheaper on average. Dundee has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tayport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dundee
£139,483
Tayport
£170,439
Crime Rate
Dundee
107.4
Tayport
7717.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dundee
66.7%
Tayport
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Dundee
465.6
Tayport
334.1
EPC Rating
Dundee
67
Tayport
53.4
Median Income
Dundee
£25,772
Tayport
£36,194
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Dundee more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £139,483 versus £170,439 in Tayport. The most affordable entry point in Dundee is a flat at £98,372, while in Tayport it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Tayport (£327,003 vs £299,028).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Tayport 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 – 7086% lower than Tayport's 7,717.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dundee is other-crime, while in Tayport 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Tayport: 81.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Dundee.
Dundee School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tayport School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dundee | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 43 | 159 |
| Primary | 35 | 142 |
| Secondary | 8 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dundee enjoy 465.6 Mbps on average, while Tayport lags behind at 334.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Dundee and 97.1% in Tayport. Gigabit availability stands at 92.3% in Dundee and 59.9% in Tayport.
Dundee is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (466 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dundee is band D (score 67), ahead of Tayport's band E (score 53.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,547 in Dundee and £1,738 in Tayport. 61.2% of homes in Dundee have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 25.2% in Tayport.
Dundee has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 25.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dundee has a population of 158,200 while Tayport has 3,810. Median household income is £36,194 in Tayport and £25,772 in Dundee. The median age is 44.8 in Dundee and 39.7 in Tayport. Employment rates stand at 70.5% in Dundee and 70.4% in Tayport.
| Indicator | Dundee | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,200 | 3,810 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,772 | £36,194 |
| Employment Rate | 70.5% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 28.8% |
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