Oldmeldrum vs Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Oldmeldrum is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Westhill (aberdeenshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oldmeldrum edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Oldmeldrum
£200,159
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£200,159
Crime Rate
Oldmeldrum
4321.0
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
1104.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Oldmeldrum
73.6%
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Oldmeldrum
303.6
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
94.9
EPC Rating
Oldmeldrum
56.3
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
44.4
Median Income
Oldmeldrum
£31,029
Westhill (Aberdeenshire)
£31,431
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Westhill (aberdeenshire) commands an average of £200,159, compared with £200,159 in Oldmeldrum – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Oldmeldrum is a flat at £102,989, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Oldmeldrum (£291,894 vs £291,894).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Oldmeldrum prices grew faster — 112% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWesthill (aberdeenshire) has a crime rate of 1,104 per 1,000 residents, which is 291% lower than Oldmeldrum at 4,321 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Oldmeldrum is other-crime, while in Westhill (aberdeenshire) 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 Oldmeldrum, where 73.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 73.6% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). There are 165 schools in Oldmeldrum and 165 in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Oldmeldrum School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westhill (Aberdeenshire) School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Oldmeldrum | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 165 | 165 |
| Primary | 149 | 149 |
| Secondary | 16 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 73.6% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.6 Mbps in Oldmeldrum and 94.9 Mbps in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Oldmeldrum and 82.8% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Gigabit availability stands at 55.3% in Oldmeldrum and 5.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Oldmeldrum is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (304 vs 95 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Oldmeldrum leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 56.3 (D), while Westhill (aberdeenshire) averages 44.4 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Oldmeldrum and £1,888 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). 53% of homes in Oldmeldrum have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
Oldmeldrum has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 42% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,431 in Westhill (aberdeenshire) and £31,029 in Oldmeldrum. The median age is 40.8 in Oldmeldrum and 36.3 in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Oldmeldrum versus 72.7% in Westhill (aberdeenshire). Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Oldmeldrum and 70.3% in Westhill (aberdeenshire).
| Indicator | Oldmeldrum | Westhill (Aberdeenshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 12,290 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 36.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,029 | £31,431 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 70.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 34.3% |
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