Armadale vs Clackmannan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 32% cheaper on average. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Clackmannan
£165,447
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Clackmannan
1175.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Clackmannan
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Clackmannan
426.3
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Clackmannan
68
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Clackmannan
£35,632
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Clackmannan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,447 versus £217,827 in Armadale. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Clackmannan it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Armadale (£123,221 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Armadale (1,158.2 per 1,000) compared to Clackmannan (1,175.9 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Clackmannan it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Armadale: 91.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 65.2% in Clackmannan.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 24 |
| Primary | 73 | 20 |
| Secondary | 13 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Clackmannan enjoy 426.3 Mbps on average, while Armadale lags behind at 409.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 95.6% in Clackmannan. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 82.6% in Clackmannan.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armadale is band D (score 68.9), ahead of Clackmannan's band D (score 68). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,277 in Clackmannan. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.4% in Clackmannan.
Armadale has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armadale has a population of 12,550 while Clackmannan has 3,240. Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £31,942 in Armadale. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 45.1 in Clackmannan. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 77.9% in Clackmannan.
| Indicator | Armadale | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £35,632 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 77.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 25.6% |
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