Newport-on-Tay and Wormit vs St Andrews
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Newport On Tay And Wormit is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. St Andrews has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newport On Tay And Wormit edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£170,439
St Andrews
£170,439
Crime Rate
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
6822.3
St Andrews
1672.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
81.8%
St Andrews
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
334.1
St Andrews
176.4
EPC Rating
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
57
St Andrews
58.8
Median Income
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit
£34,553
St Andrews
£34,159
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £170,439, Newport On Tay And Wormit undercuts St Andrews (£170,439) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Newport On Tay And Wormit is a flat at £107,206, while in St Andrews it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Newport On Tay And Wormit (£327,003 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Newport On Tay And Wormit prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandSt Andrews has a crime rate of 1,672.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 308% lower than Newport On Tay And Wormit at 6,822.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Newport On Tay And Wormit is other-crime, while in St Andrews 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 ScotlandOf the 159 schools in Newport On Tay And Wormit, 81.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In St Andrews, which has 159 schools, the figure is 81.8%.
Newport-on-Tay and Wormit School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Andrews School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Newport On Tay And Wormit averages 334.1 Mbps – ahead of St Andrews's 176.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 93.8% in St Andrews. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 23.7% in St Andrews.
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
St Andrews leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 58.8 (D), while Newport On Tay And Wormit averages 57 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,729 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £1,289 in St Andrews. 63.9% of homes in Newport On Tay And Wormit have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 18.5% in St Andrews.
Newport On Tay And Wormit has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 18.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,553 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £34,159 in St Andrews. The median age is 41 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 41.7 in St Andrews. Owner-occupancy is 50.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit versus 62.4% in St Andrews. Employment rates stand at 72.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 73.8% in St Andrews.
| Indicator | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit | St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,310 | 17,580 |
| Median Age | 41 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,553 | £34,159 |
| Employment Rate | 72.1% | 73.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 50.9% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.1% | 24.9% |
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