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Leuchars and Guardbridge vs Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Leuchars And Guardbridge wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Newport On Tay And Wormit 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

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

£170,439

Crime Rate

Leuchars and Guardbridge

9515.9

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

6822.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Leuchars and Guardbridge

81.8%

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Leuchars and Guardbridge

176.4

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

334.1

EPC Rating

Leuchars and Guardbridge

48.1

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

57

Median Income

Leuchars and Guardbridge

£28,413

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

£34,553

Property in Newport On Tay And Wormit commands an average of £170,439, compared with £170,439 in Leuchars And Guardbridge – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Leuchars And Guardbridge is a flat at £107,206, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit 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%.

Residents of Newport On Tay And Wormit experience less crime overall, with a rate of 6,822.3 per 1,000 versus 9,515.9 per 1,000 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The most common crime category in Leuchars And Guardbridge is other-crime, while in Newport On Tay And Wormit it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Families may prefer Leuchars And Guardbridge, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. There are 159 schools in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 159 in Newport On Tay And Wormit.

Leuchars and Guardbridge School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricLeuchars and GuardbridgeNewport-on-Tay and Wormit
Total Schools159159
Primary142142
Secondary1717
% Top two bands81.8%81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 334.1 Mbps in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 176.4 Mbps in Leuchars And Guardbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 97.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Gigabit availability stands at 23.7% in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 59.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.

Newport On Tay And Wormit is the faster of the two by 89% on average download speed (334 vs 176 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Newport On Tay And Wormit leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 57 (D), while Leuchars And Guardbridge averages 48.1 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,599 in Leuchars And Guardbridge and £1,729 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. 40.4% of homes in Leuchars And Guardbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.

Newport On Tay And Wormit has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,553 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £28,413 in Leuchars And Guardbridge. The median age is 37.7 in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 41 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Leuchars And Guardbridge versus 50.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit. Employment rates stand at 74.4% in Leuchars And Guardbridge and 72.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit.

IndicatorLeuchars and GuardbridgeNewport-on-Tay and Wormit
Population3,0904,310
Median Age37.741
Median Household Income£28,413£34,553
Employment Rate74.4%72.1%
Owner Occupied56.9%50.9%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Leuchars And Guardbridge and Newport On Tay And Wormit?
Leuchars And Guardbridge and Newport On Tay And Wormit are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Leuchars And Guardbridge or Newport On Tay And Wormit?
Leuchars And Guardbridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Leuchars And Guardbridge or Newport On Tay And Wormit safer?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has the lower crime rate at 6,822.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Leuchars And Guardbridge or Newport On Tay And Wormit?
Leuchars And Guardbridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 81.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Leuchars And Guardbridge or Newport On Tay And Wormit?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has faster average broadband at 334.1 Mbps.

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