Kingswells vs Oldmeldrum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingswells is about 31% cheaper on average. Oldmeldrum has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oldmeldrum edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingswells
£137,834
Oldmeldrum
£200,159
Crime Rate
Kingswells
4507.4
Oldmeldrum
4321.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingswells
67.9%
Oldmeldrum
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Kingswells
432
Oldmeldrum
303.6
EPC Rating
Kingswells
60.8
Oldmeldrum
56.3
Median Income
Kingswells
£34,455
Oldmeldrum
£31,029
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Kingswells more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £137,834 versus £200,159 in Oldmeldrum. The most affordable entry point in Kingswells is a flat at £99,518, while in Oldmeldrum it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Kingswells (£310,291 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Oldmeldrum prices grew faster — 112% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 4,321 offences per 1,000 people, Oldmeldrum is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Kingswells's 4,507.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kingswells is other-crime, while in Oldmeldrum 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Oldmeldrum: 73.6% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 67.9% in Kingswells.
Kingswells School Inspection Breakdown
67.9% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oldmeldrum School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kingswells | Oldmeldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 165 |
| Primary | 52 | 149 |
| Secondary | 11 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 67.9% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingswells enjoy 432.0 Mbps on average, while Oldmeldrum lags behind at 303.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Kingswells and 87.7% in Oldmeldrum. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Kingswells and 55.3% in Oldmeldrum.
Kingswells is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (432 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kingswells is band D (score 60.8), ahead of Oldmeldrum's band D (score 56.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Kingswells and £1,307 in Oldmeldrum. 29.6% of homes in Kingswells have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Oldmeldrum.
Oldmeldrum has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 29.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Kingswells has a population of 4,740 while Oldmeldrum has 3,140. Median household income is £34,455 in Kingswells and £31,029 in Oldmeldrum. The median age is 42.4 in Kingswells and 40.8 in Oldmeldrum. Employment rates stand at 74.2% in Kingswells and 73.3% in Oldmeldrum.
| Indicator | Kingswells | Oldmeldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 3,140 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,455 | £31,029 |
| Employment Rate | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 32.3% |
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