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Living in Alva

A snapshot of life in Alva, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Alva is a village in , Scotland with a population of 4,600. The average house price is £165,447 and the overall crime rate is 828.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Alva ranks

Population

4,600

Avg House Price

£165,447

Crime Rate

828.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

65.2%

Avg Download Speed

477 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,183

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Alva's detached homes (£307,938) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£93,205).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Alva prices have risen 140% over the last 21 years (£68,888 → £165,447).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£307,938	£307,938	848
Semi-Detached	£181,596	£181,596	848
Terraced	£140,514	£140,514	848
Flat	£93,205	£93,205	848

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Alva is 828.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Alva: violent crime (18% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	24
Primary	20
Secondary	4
% Top two bands	65.2%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Abercromby Primary School	Primary	Good
Alloa Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Alva Academy	Secondary	Good
Alva Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Banchory Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Clackmannan Primary School	Primary	Good
Clackmannanshire Secondary School Support Service	Secondary	Outstanding
Coalsnaughton Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Craigbank Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Deerpark Primary School	Primary	Good
Fishcross Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Lochies School	Primary	Outstanding
Lornshill Academy	Secondary	Good
Menstrie Primary School	Primary	Good
Muckhart Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Primary School Support Service	Primary	Outstanding
Redwell primary school	Primary	No rating available
St Bernadette's RC Primary	Primary	Good
St Mungo's RC Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Serf's Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Strathdevon Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Sunnyside Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Tillicoultry Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Alva averages 477 Mbps — 377% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Alva homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 27.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	61.2
% Rated C or Above	27.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,519

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,600
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£27,183
Employment Rate	71.3%
Owner Occupied	62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Alva?

The average house price in Alva is £165,447 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Alva?

The most affordable entry point in Alva is a flat, with an average price of £93,205.

Is Alva a safe place to live?

Alva has a recorded crime rate of 828.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Alva?

Alva has 24 schools in total, with 65.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Alva?

Average broadband download speeds in Alva are around 477 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.3% of premises.

How big is Alva?

Alva is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,600.

Most compared with

How does Alva stack up against its neighbours?

Alva

Auchterarder

House price: £165,447 · £223,039
Crime rate: 828.3 · 2027.3
Distance: 10.5 mi

Alva

Bo'ness

House price: £165,447 · £165,479
Crime rate: 828.3 · 833.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Alva

Bonnybridge

House price: £165,447 · £165,479
Crime rate: 828.3 · 479.4
Distance: 10.8 mi

Alva

Clackmannan

House price: £165,447 · £165,447
Crime rate: 828.3 · 1175.9
Distance: 3.7 mi

Alva

Dunblane

House price: £165,447 · £226,087
Crime rate: 828.3 · 675.3
Distance: 6.7 mi

Alva

Falkirk

House price: £165,447 · £165,479
Crime rate: 828.3 · 119.4
Distance: 10.1 mi

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