Leuchars and Guardbridge vs Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Leuchars and Guardbridge | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Leuchars and Guardbridge | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,090 | 4,310 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,413 | £34,553 |
| Employment Rate | 74.4% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 50.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 29.1% |
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