Kingswells vs Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kingswells wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Westhill (aberdeenshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Westhill (aberdeenshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingswells
£137,834
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£200,159
Crime Rate
Kingswells
4507.4
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
1104.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingswells
67.9%
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Kingswells
432
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
94.9
EPC Rating
Kingswells
60.8
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
44.4
Median Income
Kingswells
£34,455
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£31,431
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Westhill (aberdeenshire) commands an average of £200,159, compared with £137,834 in Kingswells – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Kingswells is a flat at £99,518, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) 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, Westhill (aberdeenshire) prices grew faster — 112% vs 57%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Westhill (aberdeenshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,104 per 1,000 versus 4,507.4 per 1,000 in Kingswells. The most common crime category in Kingswells 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Westhill (aberdeenshire), where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 67.9% in Kingswells. There are 63 schools in Kingswells and 165 in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Kingswells School Inspection Breakdown
67.9% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 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 | Kingswells | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 165 |
| Primary | 52 | 149 |
| Secondary | 11 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 67.9% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Kingswells and 94.9 Mbps in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Kingswells and 82.8% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Kingswells and 5.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Kingswells is the faster of the two by 355% on average download speed (432 vs 95 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kingswells, scoring 60.8 on average (band D) compared to 44.4 (band E) in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Kingswells and £1,888 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). 29.6% of homes in Kingswells have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Westhill (aberdeenshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 42% reach band C or above, vs 29.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,455 in Kingswells and £31,431 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). The median age is 42.4 in Kingswells and 36.3 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Employment rates stand at 74.2% in Kingswells and 70.3% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Kingswells versus 72.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Kingswells has a population of 4,740 and Westhill (aberdeenshire) has 12,290.
| Indicator | Kingswells | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 12,290 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 36.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,455 | £31,431 |
| Employment Rate | 74.2% | 70.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 34.3% |
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