Armadale vs Bonnybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bonnybridge is about 32% cheaper on average. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Bonnybridge
479.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Bonnybridge
394.2
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Bonnybridge
58.3
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Bonnybridge
£32,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Bonnybridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,479 versus £217,827 in Armadale. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Bonnybridge it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Armadale (£123,221 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 479.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bonnybridge is the safer of the two – 142% lower than Armadale's 1,158.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Bonnybridge it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Bonnybridge it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Bonnybridge: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.5% in Armadale.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Bonnybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 59 |
| Primary | 73 | 50 |
| Secondary | 13 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armadale enjoy 409.7 Mbps on average, while Bonnybridge lags behind at 394.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 90.9% in Bonnybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 76.3% in Bonnybridge.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (410 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armadale is band D (score 68.9), ahead of Bonnybridge's band D (score 58.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,592 in Bonnybridge. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Bonnybridge.
Armadale has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armadale has a population of 12,550 while Bonnybridge has 25,660. Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £31,942 in Armadale. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 41.5 in Bonnybridge. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 70.4% in Bonnybridge.
| Indicator | Armadale | Bonnybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 25,660 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £32,535 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 32.6% |
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