Perth vs Scone

At £223,039, Perth undercuts Scone (£223,039) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Perth is a flat at £124,493, while in Scone it is a flat at £124,493.

Residents of Perth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 218.8 per 1,000 versus 2,055.4 per 1,000 in Scone. The most common crime category in Perth is other-crime, while in Scone it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 77 schools in Perth, 84.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Scone, which has 77 schools, the figure is 84.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Perth averages 333.6 Mbps – ahead of Scone's 249.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.8% of premises in Perth and 78.7% in Scone. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Perth and 42.4% in Scone.

→Perth is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (334 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Perth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 74.8 (C), while Scone averages 59.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Perth and £1,475 in Scone. 48.6% of homes in Perth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.6% in Scone.

→Perth has more energy-efficient housing — 48.6% reach band C or above, vs 42.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,781 in Scone and £24,942 in Perth. The median age is 47.7 in Perth and 41.9 in Scone. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Perth versus 59.2% in Scone. Employment rates stand at 73.4% in Perth and 73.5% in Scone.

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