Property market | £161,450 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Newcastle (56.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 41.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Community | Median age is 49.6 | Population of 3,984 | Happiness is Above Average for Dumfries, High for UK | |
Crime | 16.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dumfries & Galloway) | |
Commute (approx) | - Edinburgh Waverley (108 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (142 mins) - Glasgow Central (148 mins) - Leeds (200 mins) - Birmingham New Street (201 mins) - York (207 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£161,450 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Newcastle (56.6 miles) | |
41.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 49.6 | 3,984 | Happiness is Above Average for Dumfries, High for UK | |
16.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dumfries & Galloway) | |
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Gretna has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Gretna has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £252,449, which is up 3.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £161,450 (up 2.0% on last year) , a terraced house £127,960 (up 1.4% on last year) and a flat £91,819. Property prices in Gretna are similar to the average property prices across Dumfries and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in Scotland. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Gretna, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Dumfries region.
Property data is based on Dumfries and Galloway level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Gretna, or click here to browse the longer list of Gretna property transactions from 2023.
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Schools in the Gretna area are plentiful. Gretna is home to 2 outstanding school(s), which adds to the value of the area. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
James Rennie School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Caldew Lea School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Richard Rose Morton Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
The Nelson Thomlinson School | Secondary school Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Austin Friars | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Burgh by Sands School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Great Orton Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Stoneraise School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Thursby Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Thomlinson Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wigton Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Newlaithes Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Newlaithes Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Belle Vue Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Kingmoor Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Boltons CofE School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Kirkbampton CofE School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Rockcliffe CofE School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Blackford CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Rosley CofE School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Cummersdale School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Caldew School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Stanwix School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Longtown Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Lime House School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Kirkbride Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Wiggonby CofE School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Yewdale School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Newtown Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Progress Schools Ltd | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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James Rennie School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/22/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
The Nelson Thomlinson School Save school | Secondary school Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/17/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Progress Schools Ltd Save school | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (28/02/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/18/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Stanwix School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Longtown Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/15/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Kirkbride Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/11/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Wiggonby CofE School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/2/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/11/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/13/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Yewdale School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (7/11/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Burgh by Sands School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/13/2013) | 47 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle |
Great Orton Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/11/2023) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Stoneraise School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/2/2022) | 32 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle |
Thursby Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/27/2011) | 27 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle |
Thomlinson Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/18/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Wigton | |
Newlaithes Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/29/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Newlaithes Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/14/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Belle Vue Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle | |
Kingmoor Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/15/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Carlisle |
School | Type |
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James Rennie School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/22/2014) |
The Nelson Thomlinson School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/17/2013) |
Progress Schools Ltd Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (28/02/2019) |
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/18/2013) |
Stanwix School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2013) |
Longtown Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/15/2019) |
Kirkbride Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/11/2014) |
Wiggonby CofE School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/2/2014) |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/11/2016) |
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/13/2015) |
Yewdale School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/11/2018) |
Burgh by Sands School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/13/2013) 47 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Great Orton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/11/2023) |
Stoneraise School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/2/2022) 32 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Thursby Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/27/2011) 27 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Thomlinson Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/18/2016) |
Newlaithes Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/29/2020) |
Newlaithes Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/14/2022) |
Belle Vue Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2012) |
Kingmoor Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/15/2012) |
Station | Distance from Gretna | Commute options |
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Gretna Green A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 142 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Glasgow Central (148 mins - ScotRail) View details |
Annan A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Central (139 mins - ScotRail) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 150 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Wigton A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +35% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 147 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Dalston (Cumbria) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +58% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 137 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Dumfries is very slow (39mbps). Gretna is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 41.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Gretna level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 41.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 91.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Dumfries & Galloway level:
Type | Scotland | Dumfries & Galloway |
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Total Crimes (per 10,000 people) | 524 | 580 |
Housebreaking (per 10,000 people) | 16 | 16 |
Common Assault (per 10,000 people) | 17 | 22 |
Community & Public Order Offences (per 10,000 people) | 107 | 122 |
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