Haddington vs Tranent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Haddington is about 0% cheaper on average. Tranent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haddington
£281,427
Tranent
£281,427
Crime Rate
Haddington
770.2
Tranent
579.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haddington
71.4%
Tranent
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Haddington
387.5
Tranent
477
EPC Rating
Haddington
55.6
Tranent
63.5
Median Income
Haddington
£32,762
Tranent
£25,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Haddington is £281,427, which is 0% less than Tranent at £281,427. The most affordable entry point in Haddington is a flat at £164,424, while in Tranent it is a flat at £164,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Haddington (£530,642 vs £530,642).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Haddington prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Tranent (579.2 per 1,000) compared to Haddington (770.2 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Haddington is other-crime, while in Tranent 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 ScotlandHaddington has 71.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Tranent. Haddington has 41 schools in total, while Tranent has 41.
Haddington School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tranent School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Haddington | Tranent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 41 |
| Primary | 34 | 34 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tranent offers faster average downloads at 477.0 Mbps, compared to 387.5 Mbps in Haddington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.7% of premises in Haddington and 98% in Tranent. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Haddington and 94.3% in Tranent.
Tranent is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (477 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tranent are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63.5 (band D) versus 55.6 (band D) in Haddington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Haddington and £1,300 in Tranent. 34.6% of homes in Haddington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.4% in Tranent.
Tranent has more energy-efficient housing — 40.4% reach band C or above, vs 34.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,762 in Haddington and £25,685 in Tranent. The median age is 40.5 in Haddington and 43.4 in Tranent. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Haddington and 76.7% in Tranent. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Haddington versus 61.2% in Tranent.
| Indicator | Haddington | Tranent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,130 | 12,140 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,762 | £25,685 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 76.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 26.6% |
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