Ellon vs Kintore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ellon is about 0% cheaper on average. Ellon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ellon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ellon
£200,159
Kintore
£200,159
Crime Rate
Ellon
1330.2
Kintore
2832.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellon
73.6%
Kintore
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Ellon
247
Kintore
303.6
EPC Rating
Ellon
52.3
Kintore
43.9
Median Income
Ellon
£29,508
Kintore
£30,978
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Ellon is £200,159, which is 0% less than Kintore at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Ellon is a flat at £102,989, while in Kintore it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ellon (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Ellon prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,330.2 offences per 1,000 people, Ellon is the safer of the two – 113% lower than Kintore's 2,832.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ellon is other-crime, while in Kintore 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 ScotlandEllon has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 73.6% in Kintore. Ellon has 165 schools in total, while Kintore has 165.
Ellon School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kintore School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ellon | Kintore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kintore offers faster average downloads at 303.6 Mbps, compared to 247.0 Mbps in Ellon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.8% of premises in Ellon and 87.7% in Kintore. Gigabit availability stands at 44.2% in Ellon and 55.3% in Kintore.
Kintore is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (304 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ellon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 52.3 (band E) versus 43.9 (band E) in Kintore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,739 in Ellon and £1,668 in Kintore. 28% of homes in Ellon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kintore.
Kintore has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 28% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,978 in Kintore and £29,508 in Ellon. The median age is 39.3 in Ellon and 36.1 in Kintore. Employment rates stand at 71.7% in Ellon and 73.1% in Kintore. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ellon versus 59.5% in Kintore.
| Indicator | Ellon | Kintore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,200 | 4,790 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,508 | £30,978 |
| Employment Rate | 71.7% | 73.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 59.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.2% | 18.5% |
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