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Newport-on-Tay and Wormit vs Tayport

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Newport On Tay And Wormit offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Newport On Tay And Wormit 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

Tayport

£170,439

Crime Rate

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

6822.3

Tayport

7717.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

81.8%

Tayport

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

334.1

Tayport

334.1

EPC Rating

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

57

Tayport

53.4

Median Income

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

£34,553

Tayport

£36,194

Buyers will find Newport On Tay And Wormit more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,439 versus £170,439 in Tayport. The most affordable entry point in Newport On Tay And Wormit is a flat at £107,206, while in Tayport 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 is lower in Newport On Tay And Wormit (6,822.3 per 1,000) compared to Tayport (7,717.6 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Newport On Tay And Wormit is other-crime, while in Tayport it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

School quality favours Newport On Tay And Wormit: 81.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Tayport.

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Tayport School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricNewport-on-Tay and WormitTayport
Total Schools159159
Primary142142
Secondary1717
% Top two bands81.8%81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Newport On Tay And Wormit enjoy 334.1 Mbps on average, while Tayport lags behind at 334.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 97.1% in Tayport. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 59.9% in Tayport.

Newport On Tay And Wormit is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (334 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Newport On Tay And Wormit is band D (score 57), ahead of Tayport's band E (score 53.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,729 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and £1,738 in Tayport. 63.9% of homes in Newport On Tay And Wormit have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 25.2% in Tayport.

Newport On Tay And Wormit has more energy-efficient housing — 63.9% reach band C or above, vs 25.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Newport On Tay And Wormit has a population of 4,310 while Tayport has 3,810. Median household income is £36,194 in Tayport and £34,553 in Newport On Tay And Wormit. The median age is 41 in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 39.7 in Tayport. Employment rates stand at 72.1% in Newport On Tay And Wormit and 70.4% in Tayport.

IndicatorNewport-on-Tay and WormitTayport
Population4,3103,810
Median Age4139.7
Median Household Income£34,553£36,194
Employment Rate72.1%70.4%
Owner Occupied50.9%70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.1%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Newport On Tay And Wormit and Tayport?
Newport On Tay And Wormit and Tayport are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Newport On Tay And Wormit or Tayport?
Newport On Tay And Wormit is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Newport On Tay And Wormit or Tayport safer?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has the lower crime rate at 6,822.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Newport On Tay And Wormit or Tayport?
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 Tayport?
Newport On Tay And Wormit has faster average broadband at 334.1 Mbps.

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