Tain
Town · 3,518 residents
60Good
Good · better than 5 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 2 GP practices within a short walk
- Environment scores 82, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Property market scores 24, below the typical 60
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is Tain a good place to live?
Tain scores 60/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for health (83) and environment (82).
It scores lowest on property market (24) and transport (31).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Tain in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Tain
The summary for Tain is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026