Town comparison
Kinross vs Scone
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kinross wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kinross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kinross edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kinross
£223,039
Scone
£223,039
Crime Rate
Kinross
2027.3
Scone
2055.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kinross
84.9%
Scone
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Kinross
321.1
Scone
249.9
EPC Rating
Kinross
62.2
Scone
59.3
Median Income
Kinross
£30,194
Scone
£28,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £223,039, Kinross undercuts Scone (£223,039) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kinross is a flat at £124,493, while in Scone it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Kinross (£375,276 vs £375,276).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kinross prices grew faster — 128% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kinross experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,027.3 per 1,000 versus 2,055.4 per 1,000 in Scone. The most common crime category in Kinross is other-crime, while in Scone 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 77 schools in Kinross, 84.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Scone, which has 77 schools, the figure is 84.9%.
Kinross School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Scone School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kinross | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kinross averages 321.1 Mbps – ahead of Scone's 249.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Kinross and 78.7% in Scone. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Kinross and 42.4% in Scone.
Kinross is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (321 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kinross, scoring 62.2 on average (band D) compared to 59.3 (band D) in Scone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,449 in Kinross and £1,475 in Scone. 43.5% of homes in Kinross have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.6% in Scone.
Kinross has more energy-efficient housing — 43.5% reach band C or above, vs 42.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,194 in Kinross and £28,781 in Scone. The median age is 43 in Kinross and 41.9 in Scone. Employment rates stand at 73.2% in Kinross and 73.5% in Scone. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Kinross versus 59.2% in Scone. Kinross has a population of 5,120 and Scone has 5,050.
| Indicator | Kinross | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 5,050 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,194 | £28,781 |
| Employment Rate | 73.2% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 22.6% |
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