Locharbriggs vs Lockerbie
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Locharbriggs is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Locharbriggs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Locharbriggs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Locharbriggs
£162,680
Lockerbie
£162,680
Crime Rate
Locharbriggs
3055.1
Lockerbie
4200.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Locharbriggs
72.0%
Lockerbie
72.0%
Avg Download Speed
Locharbriggs
290.2
Lockerbie
205.2
EPC Rating
Locharbriggs
60.5
Lockerbie
50.3
Median Income
Locharbriggs
£29,743
Lockerbie
£31,075
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Lockerbie commands an average of £162,680, compared with £162,680 in Locharbriggs – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Locharbriggs is a flat at £86,885, while in Lockerbie it is a flat at £86,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Locharbriggs (£247,236 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Locharbriggs prices grew faster — 92% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandLocharbriggs has a crime rate of 3,055.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37% lower than Lockerbie at 4,200.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Locharbriggs is other-crime, while in Lockerbie 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 Locharbriggs, where 72% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 72% in Lockerbie. There are 108 schools in Locharbriggs and 108 in Lockerbie.
Locharbriggs School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lockerbie School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Locharbriggs | Lockerbie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 108 |
| Primary | 93 | 93 |
| Secondary | 15 | 15 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 72% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 290.2 Mbps in Locharbriggs and 205.2 Mbps in Lockerbie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Locharbriggs and 83.6% in Lockerbie. Gigabit availability stands at 50.7% in Locharbriggs and 32.4% in Lockerbie.
Locharbriggs is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (290 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Locharbriggs leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 60.5 (D), while Lockerbie averages 50.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,644 in Locharbriggs and £1,570 in Lockerbie. 52.3% of homes in Locharbriggs have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 25.2% in Lockerbie.
Locharbriggs has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 25.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,075 in Lockerbie and £29,743 in Locharbriggs. The median age is 42.3 in Locharbriggs and 38.5 in Lockerbie. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Locharbriggs versus 68.3% in Lockerbie. Employment rates stand at 69.5% in Locharbriggs and 73.9% in Lockerbie.
| Indicator | Locharbriggs | Lockerbie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,830 | 4,240 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,743 | £31,075 |
| Employment Rate | 69.5% | 73.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.6% | 26.2% |
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