Newtonhill vs Stonehaven

At £200,159, Newtonhill undercuts Stonehaven (£200,159) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Newtonhill is a flat at £102,989, while in Stonehaven it is a flat at £102,989.

Residents of Stonehaven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,214.7 per 1,000 versus 4,321 per 1,000 in Newtonhill. The most common crime category in Newtonhill is other-crime, while in Stonehaven it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 165 schools in Newtonhill, 73.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stonehaven, which has 165 schools, the figure is 73.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Newtonhill averages 376.2 Mbps – ahead of Stonehaven's 376.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Newtonhill and 91.8% in Stonehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Newtonhill and 71.9% in Stonehaven.

→Newtonhill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (376 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Stonehaven, scoring 53.9 on average (band E) compared to 48.4 (band E) in Newtonhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,493 in Newtonhill and £1,390 in Stonehaven. 53.7% of homes in Newtonhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47% in Stonehaven.

→Newtonhill has more energy-efficient housing — 53.7% reach band C or above, vs 47% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,339 in Newtonhill and £28,169 in Stonehaven. The median age is 37.8 in Newtonhill and 39.8 in Stonehaven. Employment rates stand at 76.1% in Newtonhill and 76.5% in Stonehaven. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Newtonhill versus 67.7% in Stonehaven. Newtonhill has a population of 3,140 and Stonehaven has 11,170.

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