Inverurie vs Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Inverurie is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Inverurie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Inverurie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Inverurie
£200,159
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£200,159
Crime Rate
Inverurie
994.7
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
1104.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Inverurie
73.6%
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Inverurie
303.6
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
94.9
EPC Rating
Inverurie
74.9
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
44.4
Median Income
Inverurie
£31,558
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£31,431
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £200,159, Inverurie undercuts Westhill (aberdeenshire) (£200,159) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Inverurie is a flat at £102,989, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Inverurie (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Inverurie prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandInverurie has a crime rate of 994.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Westhill (aberdeenshire) at 1,104 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Inverurie is other-crime, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) 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 165 schools in Inverurie, 73.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Westhill (aberdeenshire), which has 165 schools, the figure is 73.6%.
Inverurie School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westhill (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Inverurie | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Inverurie averages 303.6 Mbps – ahead of Westhill (aberdeenshire)'s 94.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Inverurie and 82.8% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Gigabit availability stands at 55.3% in Inverurie and 5.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Inverurie is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (304 vs 95 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Inverurie, scoring 74.9 on average (band C) compared to 44.4 (band E) in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Inverurie and £1,888 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). 44.8% of homes in Inverurie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Inverurie has more energy-efficient housing — 44.8% reach band C or above, vs 42% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,558 in Inverurie and £31,431 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). The median age is 47.7 in Inverurie and 36.3 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Employment rates stand at 67.6% in Inverurie and 70.3% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Inverurie versus 72.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Inverurie has a population of 13,640 and Westhill (aberdeenshire) has 12,290.
| Indicator | Inverurie | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,640 | 12,290 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 36.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,558 | £31,431 |
| Employment Rate | 67.6% | 70.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 34.3% |
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