Kintore vs Oldmeldrum
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kintore wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kintore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kintore edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kintore
£200,159
Oldmeldrum
£200,159
Crime Rate
Kintore
2832.6
Oldmeldrum
4321.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kintore
73.6%
Oldmeldrum
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Kintore
303.6
Oldmeldrum
303.6
EPC Rating
Kintore
43.9
Oldmeldrum
56.3
Median Income
Kintore
£30,978
Oldmeldrum
£31,029
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Oldmeldrum commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Kintore – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Kintore is a flat at £102,989, while in Oldmeldrum it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Kintore (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kintore prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kintore experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,832.6 per 1,000 versus 4,321 per 1,000 in Oldmeldrum. The most common crime category in Kintore 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Kintore, where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 73.6% in Oldmeldrum. There are 165 schools in Kintore and 165 in Oldmeldrum.
Kintore School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 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 | Kintore | Oldmeldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.6 Mbps in Kintore and 303.6 Mbps in Oldmeldrum. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Kintore and 87.7% in Oldmeldrum. Gigabit availability stands at 55.3% in Kintore and 55.3% in Oldmeldrum.
Kintore is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (304 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Oldmeldrum, scoring 56.3 on average (band D) compared to 43.9 (band E) in Kintore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,668 in Kintore and £1,307 in Oldmeldrum. 51.5% of homes in Kintore 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 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,029 in Oldmeldrum and £30,978 in Kintore. The median age is 36.1 in Kintore and 40.8 in Oldmeldrum. Employment rates stand at 73.1% in Kintore and 73.3% in Oldmeldrum. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Kintore versus 58.2% in Oldmeldrum. Kintore has a population of 4,790 and Oldmeldrum has 3,140.
| Indicator | Kintore | Oldmeldrum |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,790 | 3,140 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,978 | £31,029 |
| Employment Rate | 73.1% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 18.5% | 32.3% |
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