North Berwick vs Tranent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
North Berwick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Tranent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Berwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
North Berwick
£281,427
Tranent
£281,427
Crime Rate
North Berwick
1014.7
Tranent
579.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
North Berwick
71.4%
Tranent
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
North Berwick
306.5
Tranent
477
EPC Rating
North Berwick
57
Tranent
63.5
Median Income
North Berwick
£31,713
Tranent
£25,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Tranent commands an average of £281,427, compared with £281,427 in North Berwick – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in North Berwick is a flat at £164,424, while in Tranent it is a flat at £164,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in North Berwick (£530,642 vs £530,642).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, North Berwick prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandTranent has a crime rate of 579.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75% lower than North Berwick at 1,014.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in North Berwick is other-crime, while in Tranent 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer North Berwick, where 71.4% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Tranent. There are 41 schools in North Berwick and 41 in Tranent.
North Berwick School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tranent School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | North Berwick | Tranent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 41 |
| Primary | 34 | 34 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 477.0 Mbps in Tranent and 306.5 Mbps in North Berwick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.3% of premises in North Berwick and 98% in Tranent. Gigabit availability stands at 56.6% in North Berwick and 94.3% in Tranent.
Tranent is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (477 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tranent leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63.5 (D), while North Berwick averages 57 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in North Berwick and £1,300 in Tranent. 65% of homes in North Berwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.4% in Tranent.
North Berwick has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,713 in North Berwick and £25,685 in Tranent. The median age is 41 in North Berwick and 43.4 in Tranent. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in North Berwick versus 61.2% in Tranent. Employment rates stand at 75.6% in North Berwick and 76.7% in Tranent.
| Indicator | North Berwick | Tranent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,930 | 12,140 |
| Median Age | 41 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,713 | £25,685 |
| Employment Rate | 75.6% | 76.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 26.6% |
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