Kintore vs Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kintore is about 0% cheaper on average. Westhill (aberdeenshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kintore edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kintore
£200,159
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£200,159
Crime Rate
Kintore
2832.6
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
1104.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kintore
73.6%
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Kintore
303.6
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
94.9
EPC Rating
Kintore
43.9
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
44.4
Median Income
Kintore
£30,978
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£31,431
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kintore is £200,159, which is 0% less than Westhill (aberdeenshire) at £200,159. The most affordable entry point in Kintore is a flat at £102,989, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) 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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Westhill (aberdeenshire) (1,104 per 1,000) compared to Kintore (2,832.6 per 1,000), a 157% difference. The most common crime category in Kintore 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 ScotlandKintore has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 73.6% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Kintore has 165 schools in total, while Westhill (aberdeenshire) has 165.
Kintore School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 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 | Kintore | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kintore offers faster average downloads at 303.6 Mbps, compared to 94.9 Mbps in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Kintore and 82.8% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Gigabit availability stands at 55.3% in Kintore and 5.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Kintore is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (304 vs 95 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Westhill (aberdeenshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 44.4 (band E) versus 43.9 (band E) in Kintore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,668 in Kintore and £1,888 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). 51.5% of homes in Kintore have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Kintore has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 42% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,431 in Westhill (aberdeenshire) and £30,978 in Kintore. The median age is 36.1 in Kintore and 36.3 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Employment rates stand at 73.1% in Kintore and 70.3% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Kintore versus 72.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
| Indicator | Kintore | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,790 | 12,290 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 36.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,978 | £31,431 |
| Employment Rate | 73.1% | 70.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 18.5% | 34.3% |
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