Ellon vs Inverurie

At £200,159, Ellon undercuts Inverurie (£200,159) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ellon is a flat at £102,989, while in Inverurie it is a flat at £102,989.

Residents of Inverurie experience less crime overall, with a rate of 994.7 per 1,000 versus 1,330.2 per 1,000 in Ellon. The most common crime category in Ellon is other-crime, while in Inverurie it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 165 schools in Ellon, 73.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Inverurie, which has 165 schools, the figure is 73.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Inverurie averages 303.6 Mbps – ahead of Ellon's 247.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.8% of premises in Ellon and 87.7% in Inverurie. Gigabit availability stands at 44.2% in Ellon and 55.3% in Inverurie.

→Inverurie is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (304 vs 247 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Inverurie leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 74.9 (C), while Ellon averages 52.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,739 in Ellon and £1,377 in Inverurie. 28% of homes in Ellon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.8% in Inverurie.

→Inverurie has more energy-efficient housing — 44.8% reach band C or above, vs 28% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,558 in Inverurie and £29,508 in Ellon. The median age is 39.3 in Ellon and 47.7 in Inverurie. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ellon versus 67.5% in Inverurie. Employment rates stand at 71.7% in Ellon and 67.6% in Inverurie.

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