Kingswells vs Stonehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kingswells offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Stonehaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stonehaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingswells
£137,834
Stonehaven
£200,159
Crime Rate
Kingswells
4507.4
Stonehaven
1214.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingswells
67.9%
Stonehaven
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Kingswells
432
Stonehaven
376.2
EPC Rating
Kingswells
60.8
Stonehaven
53.9
Median Income
Kingswells
£34,455
Stonehaven
£28,169
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kingswells is £137,834, which is 31% less than Stonehaven at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Kingswells is a flat at £99,518, while in Stonehaven 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, Stonehaven prices grew faster — 112% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Stonehaven (1,214.7 per 1,000) compared to Kingswells (4,507.4 per 1,000), a 271% difference. The most common crime category in Kingswells is other-crime, while in Stonehaven 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 ScotlandStonehaven has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 67.9% in Kingswells. Kingswells has 63 schools in total, while Stonehaven has 165.
Kingswells School Inspection Breakdown
67.9% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stonehaven School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kingswells | Stonehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 165 |
| Primary | 52 | 149 |
| Secondary | 11 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 67.9% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingswells offers faster average downloads at 432.0 Mbps, compared to 376.2 Mbps in Stonehaven. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Kingswells and 91.8% in Stonehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Kingswells and 71.9% in Stonehaven.
Kingswells is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (432 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingswells are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 60.8 (band D) versus 53.9 (band E) in Stonehaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Kingswells and £1,390 in Stonehaven. 29.6% of homes in Kingswells have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47% in Stonehaven.
Stonehaven has more energy-efficient housing — 47% reach band C or above, vs 29.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,455 in Kingswells and £28,169 in Stonehaven. The median age is 42.4 in Kingswells and 39.8 in Stonehaven. Employment rates stand at 74.2% in Kingswells and 76.5% in Stonehaven. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Kingswells versus 67.7% in Stonehaven.
| Indicator | Kingswells | Stonehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 11,170 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,455 | £28,169 |
| Employment Rate | 74.2% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 39.1% |
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