Fraserburgh vs Peterhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Fraserburgh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Peterhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fraserburgh edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fraserburgh
£200,159
Peterhead
£200,159
Crime Rate
Fraserburgh
1029.4
Peterhead
704.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fraserburgh
73.6%
Peterhead
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Fraserburgh
126.2
Peterhead
222.6
EPC Rating
Fraserburgh
56.1
Peterhead
55.6
Median Income
Fraserburgh
£32,145
Peterhead
£31,545
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Peterhead commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Fraserburgh – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Fraserburgh is a flat at £102,989, while in Peterhead it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Fraserburgh (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Fraserburgh prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandPeterhead has a crime rate of 704.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Fraserburgh at 1,029.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fraserburgh is other-crime, while in Peterhead 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 Fraserburgh, where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 73.6% in Peterhead. There are 165 schools in Fraserburgh and 165 in Peterhead.
Fraserburgh School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peterhead School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fraserburgh | Peterhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 222.6 Mbps in Peterhead and 126.2 Mbps in Fraserburgh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 75.7% of premises in Fraserburgh and 73.5% in Peterhead. Gigabit availability stands at 15% in Fraserburgh and 37.5% in Peterhead.
Peterhead is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (223 vs 126 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fraserburgh, scoring 56.1 on average (band D) compared to 55.6 (band D) in Peterhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,358 in Fraserburgh and £1,539 in Peterhead. 45.1% of homes in Fraserburgh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Peterhead.
Peterhead has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 45.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,145 in Fraserburgh and £31,545 in Peterhead. The median age is 40.7 in Fraserburgh and 40.5 in Peterhead. Employment rates stand at 75.8% in Fraserburgh and 72.9% in Peterhead. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Fraserburgh versus 52% in Peterhead. Fraserburgh has a population of 13,180 and Peterhead has 19,270.
| Indicator | Fraserburgh | Peterhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,180 | 19,270 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,145 | £31,545 |
| Employment Rate | 75.8% | 72.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 52% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.8% | 32.6% |
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