Vale of Leven — a street with trees and houses

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Living in Vale of Leven

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

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At a glance

Vale of Leven is a town in , Scotland with a population of 24,300. The average house price is £120,597 and the overall crime rate is 412.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Vale of Leven ranks

Population

24,300

Avg House Price

£120,597

Crime Rate

412.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

94.9%

Avg Download Speed

410 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,492

Median Age

39.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Vale Of Leven's detached homes (£286,992) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£90,542).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Vale Of Leven prices have risen 98% over the last 21 years (£60,774 → £120,597).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£286,992	£286,992	1473
Semi-Detached	£176,447	£176,447	1473
Terraced	£135,887	£135,887	1473
Flat	£90,542	£90,542	1473

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Vale of Leven is 412.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

94.9% of 40 schools (35 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	40
Primary	35
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	94.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aitkenbar Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Balloch Primary School	Primary	Good
Bonhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Braehead Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Carleith Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Choices School	Primary	Outstanding
Christie Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Clydebank High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Clydemuir Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Cunard School	Primary	Requires improvement
Dalreoch Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dumbarton Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Edinbarnet Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Gartocharn Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Gavinburn Primary School	Primary	Good
Goldenhill Primary School	Primary	Good
Kilbowie Primary School	Primary	Good
Kilpatrick School	Primary	Good
Knoxland Primary School	Primary	Good
Lennox Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Levenvale Primary School	Primary	Good
Linnvale Primary School	Primary	Good
Our Holy Redeemer Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Our Lady & St Patrick's High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Our Lady of Loretto Primary School	Primary	Good
Renton Primary School	Primary	Good
St Eunan's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Joseph's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Kessog's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Martin's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria)	Primary	Outstanding
St Mary's Primary School (Duntocher)	Primary	Outstanding
St Michael's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Patrick's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Peter the Apostle High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Peter's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Ronan's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Stephen's Primary School	Primary	Good
Vale Of Leven Academy	Secondary	Good
Whitecrook Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Vale Of Leven averages 410 Mbps — 310% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Vale Of Leven homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 47.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	E
Average EPC Score	53
% Rated C or Above	47.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,349

Demographics & Economy

Population	24,300
Median Age	39.5
Median Household Income	£36,492
Employment Rate	75.3%
Owner Occupied	65.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	21.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Vale Of Leven?

The average house price in Vale Of Leven is £120,597 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Vale Of Leven?

The most affordable entry point in Vale Of Leven is a flat, with an average price of £90,542.

Is Vale Of Leven a safe place to live?

Vale Of Leven has a recorded crime rate of 412.7 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 Vale Of Leven?

Vale Of Leven has 40 schools in total, with 94.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Vale Of Leven?

Average broadband download speeds in Vale Of Leven are around 410 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Vale Of Leven?

Vale Of Leven is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 24,300.

Most compared with

How does Vale of Leven stack up against its neighbours?

Bishopton

Vale of Leven

House price: £156,798 · £120,597
Crime rate: 2843 · 412.7
Distance: 6.2 mi

Bridge of Weir

Vale of Leven

House price: £156,798 · £120,597
Crime rate: 3143.8 · 412.7
Distance: 9.1 mi

Dumbarton

Vale of Leven

House price: £120,597 · £120,597
Crime rate: 474.8 · 412.7
Distance: 2.8 mi

Erskine

Vale of Leven

House price: £156,798 · £120,597
Crime rate: 872.4 · 412.7
Distance: 7.8 mi

Garelochhead

Vale of Leven

House price: £180,443 · £120,597
Crime rate: 1776.8 · 412.7
Distance: 11.6 mi

Glasgow

Vale of Leven

House price: £186,692 · £120,597
Crime rate: 85.2 · 412.7
Distance: 14.2 mi

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