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Living in Dunblane

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

At a glance

Dunblane is a village in , Scotland with a population of 9,410. The average house price is £226,087 and the overall crime rate is 675.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Dunblane ranks

Population

9,410

Avg House Price

£226,087

Crime Rate

675.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

97.8%

Avg Download Speed

90 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,198

Median Age

42.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dunblane's detached homes (£423,663) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£140,585).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Dunblane prices have risen 115% over the last 21 years (£105,370 → £226,087).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£423,663	£423,663	1720
Semi-Detached	£242,311	£242,311	1720
Terraced	£203,270	£203,270	1720
Flat	£140,585	£140,585	1720

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dunblane is 675.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Dunblane: other crime (23% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	48
Primary	40
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	97.8%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aberfoyle Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Allan's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Balfron High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Balfron Primary School	Primary	Good
Bannockburn High School	Secondary	No rating available
Bannockburn Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Borestone Primary School	Primary	Good
Braehead Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Bridge Of Allan Primary	Primary	Outstanding
Buchlyvie Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Callander Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Cambusbarron Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Castleview School	Primary	Outstanding
Cornton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Cowie Primary School	Primary	Good
Crianlarich Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Deanston Primary School	Primary	Good
Doune Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Drymen Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dunblane High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Dunblane Primary School	Primary	Good
East Plean Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Fallin Primary School	Primary	Good
Fintry Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Gargunnock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Gartmore Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Killearn Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Killin Primary School	Primary	Good
Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Kippen Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
McLaren High School	Secondary	Good
Newton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Our Lady's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Port of Menteith Primary School	Primary	Good
Raploch Primary School	Primary	Good
Riverside Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Margaret's RC Primary	Primary	Outstanding
St Mary's Episcopal Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Modan's High School	Secondary	Good
St Ninian's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Stirling High School	Secondary	Good
Stirling Inclusion Support Service (Primary)	Primary	Outstanding
Stirling Inclusion Support Service (Secondary)	Secondary	Outstanding
Strathblane Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Strathyre Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Thornhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Wallace High School	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Dunblane averages 90 Mbps — 10% below the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dunblane homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 29.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	60.1
% Rated C or Above	29.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,610

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,410
Median Age	42.2
Median Household Income	£36,198
Employment Rate	69.3%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dunblane?

The average house price in Dunblane is £226,087 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Dunblane is a flat, with an average price of £140,585.

Is Dunblane a safe place to live?

Dunblane has a recorded crime rate of 675.3 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 Dunblane?

Dunblane has 48 schools in total, with 97.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Dunblane?

Average broadband download speeds in Dunblane are around 90 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.3% of premises.

How big is Dunblane?

Dunblane is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 9,410.

Most compared with

How does Dunblane stack up against its neighbours?

Alva

Dunblane

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

Auchterarder

Dunblane

House price: £223,039 · £226,087
Crime rate: 2027.3 · 675.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

Bonnybridge

Dunblane

House price: £165,479 · £226,087
Crime rate: 479.4 · 675.3
Distance: 12.8 mi

Callander

Dunblane

House price: £226,087 · £226,087
Crime rate: 2011.1 · 675.3
Distance: 10.0 mi

Clackmannan

Dunblane

House price: £165,447 · £226,087
Crime rate: 1175.9 · 675.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

Crieff

Dunblane

House price: £223,039 · £226,087
Crime rate: 1397 · 675.3
Distance: 13.5 mi

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