Kelty vs Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kelty wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kelty edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kelty
£170,439
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£170,439
Crime Rate
Kelty
4369.1
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
963.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kelty
81.8%
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Kelty
359
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
455.1
EPC Rating
Kelty
57.6
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
56
Median Income
Kelty
£29,556
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£33,871
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven commands an average of £170,439, compared with £170,439 in Kelty – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Kelty is a flat at £107,206, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Kelty (£327,003 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kelty prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Methil, Leven And Buckhaven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 963.1 per 1,000 versus 4,369.1 per 1,000 in Kelty. The most common crime category in Kelty is other-crime, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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 Kelty, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. There are 159 schools in Kelty and 159 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Kelty School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kelty | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.1 Mbps in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven and 359.0 Mbps in Kelty. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Kelty and 96.3% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Kelty and 89.5% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (455 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kelty, scoring 57.6 on average (band D) compared to 56 (band D) in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Kelty and £1,726 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. 42.4% of homes in Kelty have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 75.2% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has more energy-efficient housing — 75.2% reach band C or above, vs 42.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,871 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven and £29,556 in Kelty. The median age is 41.2 in Kelty and 40.6 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Employment rates stand at 77% in Kelty and 72.7% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Kelty versus 54.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Kelty has a population of 6,730 and Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has 30,530.
| Indicator | Kelty | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,730 | 30,530 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,556 | £33,871 |
| Employment Rate | 77% | 72.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 27.6% |
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