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Newport-on-Tay and Wormit vs St Andrews

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

St 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.

Of 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.

MetricNewport-on-Tay and WormitSt Andrews
Total Schools159159
Primary142142
Secondary1717
% Top two bands81.8%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.

IndicatorNewport-on-Tay and WormitSt Andrews
Population4,31017,580
Median Age4141.7
Median Household Income£34,553£34,159
Employment Rate72.1%73.8%
Owner Occupied50.9%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified29.1%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Newport On Tay And Wormit and St Andrews?
Newport On Tay And Wormit and St Andrews are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Newport On Tay And Wormit or St Andrews?
Newport On Tay And Wormit is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Newport On Tay And Wormit or St Andrews safer?
St Andrews has the lower crime rate at 1,672.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Newport On Tay And Wormit or St Andrews?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 81.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Newport On Tay And Wormit or St Andrews?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has faster average broadband at 334.1 Mbps.

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