At a glance
Stirling is a town in , Scotland with a population of 49,830. The average house price is £226,087 and the overall crime rate is 127.5 per 1,000 residents.
Where Stirling ranks
Population
49,830
Avg House Price
£226,087
Crime Rate
127.5/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
341 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£28,099
Median Age
42.6
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Stirling's detached homes (£423,663) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£140,585).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Stirling 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 Stirling is 127.5 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Stirling: 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
Stirling averages 341 Mbps — 241% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Stirling homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 54.3% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 61.3 |
| % Rated C or Above | 54.3% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,484 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 49,830 |
| Median Age | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,099 |
| Employment Rate | 72.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Stirling?
The average house price in Stirling is £226,087 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Stirling?
The most affordable entry point in Stirling is a flat, with an average price of £140,585.
Is Stirling a safe place to live?
Stirling has a recorded crime rate of 127.5 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 Stirling?
Stirling 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 Stirling?
Average broadband download speeds in Stirling are around 341 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.3% of premises.
How big is Stirling?
Stirling is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 49,830.
Most compared with
How does Stirling stack up against its neighbours?
Alva
vsStirling
- House price
- £165,447 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 828.3 · 127.5
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
Bo'ness
vsStirling
- House price
- £165,479 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 833.5 · 127.5
- Distance
- 14.8 mi
Bonnybridge
vsStirling
- House price
- £165,479 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 479.4 · 127.5
- Distance
- 7.6 mi
Callander
vsStirling
- House price
- £226,087 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 2011.1 · 127.5
- Distance
- 13.5 mi
Clackmannan
vsStirling
- House price
- £165,447 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 1175.9 · 127.5
- Distance
- 7.3 mi
Dunblane
vsStirling
- House price
- £226,087 · £226,087
- Crime rate
- 675.3 · 127.5
- Distance
- 5.1 mi