Macduff vs Turriff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Macduff offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Turriff has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Macduff edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Macduff
£200,159
Turriff
£200,159
Crime Rate
Macduff
3434.9
Turriff
2735.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Macduff
73.6%
Turriff
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Macduff
79.4
Turriff
70.8
EPC Rating
Macduff
62
Turriff
61.7
Median Income
Macduff
£29,867
Turriff
£28,956
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Macduff more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £200,159 versus £200,159 in Turriff. The most affordable entry point in Macduff is a flat at £102,989, while in Turriff it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Macduff (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Macduff prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Turriff (2,735.5 per 1,000) compared to Macduff (3,434.9 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Macduff is other-crime, while in Turriff 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Macduff: 73.6% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 73.6% in Turriff.
Macduff School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Turriff School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Macduff | Turriff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Macduff enjoy 79.4 Mbps on average, while Turriff lags behind at 70.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Macduff and 51.2% in Turriff. Gigabit availability stands at 0% in Macduff and 6% in Turriff.
Macduff is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (79 vs 71 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Macduff is band D (score 62), ahead of Turriff's band D (score 61.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,598 in Macduff and £1,345 in Turriff. 47.9% of homes in Macduff have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Turriff.
Turriff has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 47.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Macduff has a population of 3,950 while Turriff has 4,960. Median household income is £29,867 in Macduff and £28,956 in Turriff. The median age is 42.9 in Macduff and 42.7 in Turriff. Employment rates stand at 70.7% in Macduff and 75.2% in Turriff.
| Indicator | Macduff | Turriff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,950 | 4,960 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,867 | £28,956 |
| Employment Rate | 70.7% | 75.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.3% | 22.2% |
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