Gretna vs Wigton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gretna wins on house prices with a 33% gap. For families, Wigton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gretna
£162,680
Wigton
£242,681
Crime Rate
Gretna
5858.9
Wigton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gretna
72.0%
Wigton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gretna
100.7
Wigton
215.7
EPC Rating
Gretna
67.3
Wigton
67.1
Median Income
Gretna
£31,136
Wigton
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £162,680, Gretna undercuts Wigton (£242,681) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gretna is a flat at £86,885, while in Wigton it is a flat at £63,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Gretna (£86,885 vs £63,250).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gretna prices grew faster — 92% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime rate data is not available for both Gretna and Wigton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 108 schools in Gretna, 72% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wigton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Gretna School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gretna | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 4 |
| Primary | 93 | 3 |
| Secondary | 15 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wigton averages 215.7 Mbps – ahead of Gretna's 100.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Gretna and 75.3% in Wigton. Gigabit availability stands at 6.8% in Gretna and 36.3% in Wigton.
Wigton is the faster of the two by 114% on average download speed (216 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gretna leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Wigton averages 67.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Gretna and £1,556 in Wigton. 50.4% of homes in Gretna have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Wigton.
Gretna has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Wigton and £31,136 in Gretna. The median age is 46.6 in Gretna and 47.4 in Wigton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Gretna versus 70.1% in Wigton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Gretna and 56.3% in Wigton.
| Indicator | Gretna | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 5,396 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.7% |
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