Alva vs Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alva wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Alva has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oakley, Carnock And Comrie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alva
£165,447
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
£170,439
Crime Rate
Alva
828.3
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
7717.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alva
65.2%
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Alva
476.6
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
387.2
EPC Rating
Alva
61.2
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
56
Median Income
Alva
£27,183
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie
£28,812
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie commands an average of £170,439, compared with £165,447 in Alva – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Alva is a flat at £93,205, while in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie (£107,206 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Alva prices grew faster — 140% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Alva experience less crime overall, with a rate of 828.3 per 1,000 versus 7,717.6 per 1,000 in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. The most common crime category in Alva is violent-crime, while in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Alva's most common crime is violent crime; in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Oakley, Carnock And Comrie, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Alva. There are 24 schools in Alva and 159 in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie.
Alva School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oakley, Carnock and Comrie School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alva | Oakley, Carnock and Comrie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 159 |
| Primary | 20 | 142 |
| Secondary | 4 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.6 Mbps in Alva and 387.2 Mbps in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Alva and 93.2% in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Gigabit availability stands at 93.6% in Alva and 74% in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie.
Alva is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (477 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alva, scoring 61.2 on average (band D) compared to 56 (band D) in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,519 in Alva and £1,344 in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. 27.3% of homes in Alva have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie.
Oakley, Carnock And Comrie has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 27.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,812 in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie and £27,183 in Alva. The median age is 42.6 in Alva and 40.6 in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Employment rates stand at 71.3% in Alva and 74.3% in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Alva versus 65.2% in Oakley, Carnock And Comrie. Alva has a population of 4,600 and Oakley, Carnock And Comrie has 3,810.
| Indicator | Alva | Oakley, Carnock and Comrie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,600 | 3,810 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,183 | £28,812 |
| Employment Rate | 71.3% | 74.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.3% | 25.9% |
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