Leuchars and Guardbridge vs Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Leuchars And Guardbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leuchars And Guardbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£170,439
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£170,439
Crime Rate
Leuchars and Guardbridge
9515.9
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
963.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Leuchars and Guardbridge
81.8%
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Leuchars and Guardbridge
176.4
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
455.1
EPC Rating
Leuchars and Guardbridge
48.1
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
56
Median Income
Leuchars and Guardbridge
£28,413
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven
£33,871
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Leuchars And Guardbridge is £170,439, which is 0% less than Methil, Leven And Buckhaven at £170,439. The most affordable entry point in Leuchars And Guardbridge is a flat at £107,206, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Leuchars And Guardbridge (£327,003 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Leuchars And Guardbridge prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 963.1 offences per 1,000 people, Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is the safer of the two – 888% lower than Leuchars And Guardbridge's 9,515.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Leuchars And Guardbridge is other-crime, while in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven 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 ScotlandLeuchars And Guardbridge has 81.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Leuchars And Guardbridge has 159 schools in total, while Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has 159.
Leuchars and Guardbridge School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Methil, Leven and Buckhaven School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Leuchars and Guardbridge | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven offers faster average downloads at 455.1 Mbps, compared to 176.4 Mbps in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 96.3% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 23.7% in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 89.5% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven is the faster of the two by 158% on average download speed (455 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 56 (band D) versus 48.1 (band E) in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,599 in Leuchars And Guardbridge and £1,726 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. 40.4% of homes in Leuchars And Guardbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 75.2% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
Methil, Leven And Buckhaven has more energy-efficient housing — 75.2% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,871 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven and £28,413 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The median age is 37.7 in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 40.6 in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Employment rates stand at 74.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 72.7% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Leuchars And Guardbridge versus 54.8% in Methil, Leven And Buckhaven.
| Indicator | Leuchars and Guardbridge | Methil, Leven and Buckhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,090 | 30,530 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,413 | £33,871 |
| Employment Rate | 74.4% | 72.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 27.6% |
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