Newport-on-Tay and Wormit vs Tayport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool 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.
| Metric | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Newport-on-Tay and Wormit | Tayport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,310 | 3,810 |
| Median Age | 41 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,553 | £36,194 |
| Employment Rate | 72.1% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 50.9% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.1% | 28.8% |
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