Oldmeldrum vs Turriff

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

Residents of Turriff experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,735.5 per 1,000 versus 4,321 per 1,000 in Oldmeldrum. The most common crime category in Oldmeldrum is other-crime, while in Turriff 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 Oldmeldrum, 73.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Turriff, which has 165 schools, the figure is 73.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Oldmeldrum averages 303.6 Mbps – ahead of Turriff's 70.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Oldmeldrum and 51.2% in Turriff. Gigabit availability stands at 55.3% in Oldmeldrum and 6% in Turriff.

→Oldmeldrum is the faster of the two by 329% on average download speed (304 vs 71 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Turriff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.7 (D), while Oldmeldrum averages 56.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Oldmeldrum and £1,345 in Turriff. 53% of homes in Oldmeldrum have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Turriff.

→Turriff has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,029 in Oldmeldrum and £28,956 in Turriff. The median age is 40.8 in Oldmeldrum and 42.7 in Turriff. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Oldmeldrum versus 72.4% in Turriff. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Oldmeldrum and 75.2% in Turriff.

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