Invergordon vs Nairn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Invergordon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Nairn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Invergordon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Invergordon
£210,131
Nairn
£210,131
Crime Rate
Invergordon
4690.5
Nairn
1874.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Invergordon
66.0%
Nairn
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Invergordon
404.1
Nairn
115.5
EPC Rating
Invergordon
60.6
Nairn
55.8
Median Income
Invergordon
£29,314
Nairn
£28,676
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £210,131, Invergordon undercuts Nairn (£210,131) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Invergordon is a flat at £122,118, while in Nairn it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Invergordon (£322,105 vs £322,105).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Invergordon prices grew faster — 132% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandNairn has a crime rate of 1,874.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 150% lower than Invergordon at 4,690.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Invergordon is other-crime, while in Nairn 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 ScotlandOf the 52 schools in Invergordon, 66% are in the top two inspection bands. In Nairn, which has 52 schools, the figure is 66%.
Invergordon School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nairn School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Invergordon | Nairn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Invergordon averages 404.1 Mbps – ahead of Nairn's 115.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Invergordon and 85.1% in Nairn. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Invergordon and 10.8% in Nairn.
Invergordon is the faster of the two by 250% on average download speed (404 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Invergordon, scoring 60.6 on average (band D) compared to 55.8 (band D) in Nairn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Invergordon and £1,373 in Nairn. 34.7% of homes in Invergordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.4% in Nairn.
Nairn has more energy-efficient housing — 47.4% reach band C or above, vs 34.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,314 in Invergordon and £28,676 in Nairn. The median age is 42.4 in Invergordon and 40.6 in Nairn. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Invergordon and 76.7% in Nairn. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Invergordon versus 62.4% in Nairn. Invergordon has a population of 3,980 and Nairn has 9,960.
| Indicator | Invergordon | Nairn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,980 | 9,960 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,314 | £28,676 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 76.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 28.6% |
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