School Catchments and House Prices in Montrose
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How the Montrose school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £175,000 and a detached home averages £185,000.
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Montrose.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Montrose numbers
The schools families ask about here are Montrose Academy, Southesk Primary School, Lochside Primary School, Ferryden Primary School and Rosemount Primary School. Reports age between inspections, so read the latest HM Inspectorate of Education report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Montrose to Dundee takes about 30 min.
By price, Montrose ranks 5 of the 8 Angus locations we cover, at £175,000 against a county average of £190,000. Band D council tax here is £1,599, against an average of £1,599 across the county locations we cover.
How Montrose scores for different buyers
Montrose is a historic coastal town and port, between the Montrose Basin and the North Sea, with a busy energy port and a wide High Street.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Montrose property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Affordable family homes, Education-Scotland primaries and Montrose Academy, a long beach and the Basin wildlife reserve, check catchments and the low-lying flood-risk areas. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Affordable prices, flats and town-centre terraces frequently from around £80,000 to £120,000, and the LBTT nil-rate band (£175,000 for first-time buyers) means most pay no purchase tax. |
| Dundee & Aberdeen commuters | ★★★★☆ | Direct trains to Dundee in around 30 minutes and Aberdeen in about 35 to 40, plus the A90/A92, two cities within reach from an affordable coastal base. |
| Energy & port workers | ★★★★☆ | Montrose Port is a busy North Sea energy, offshore-wind and decommissioning support base, a genuine local employer supporting demand for family homes. |
| Downsizers & retirees | ★★★☆☆ | A walkable seaside town with a beach, golf and heritage, though the nearest full A&E is at Ninewells in Dundee rather than in the town. |
Energy & port workers
People working at or around Montrose Port, a busy North Sea energy, offshore-wind and decommissioning support base, who want an affordable home close to the job, with the coast on the doorstep.
Dundee & Aberdeen commuters
People who want the coast and value with a direct main-line station, Dundee in around 30 minutes and Aberdeen in about 35 to 40, from an affordable base in Angus.
Coast, wildlife & heritage lovers
People drawn to the Montrose Basin reserve, the beach and golf, the wide historic High Street and the town's aviation and royal-burgh heritage, a real seaside town at affordable-to-mid prices.
Montrose is known locally for The Montrose Basin. A tidal lagoon and Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve of international importance for its geese and wading birds, the natural landmark that defines the town's western setting, with a visitor centre and hides.
Practical detail for Montrose: the DD10 postcode district, Montrose, on the Dundee to Aberdeen main line (direct Dundee ~30 min, Aberdeen ~35 to 40 min) and nearest A and E is Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, the area's full 24-hour A&E (~30 miles); local provision is community-level.
Montrose at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Montrose Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Southesk Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Lochside Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ferryden Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Rosemount Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Montrose
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Angus
- The latest HM Inspectorate of Education report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £17,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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