Armadale vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Armadale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £217,827, Armadale undercuts Fauldhouse (£217,827) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Armadale (£390,835 vs £390,835).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandArmadale has a crime rate of 1,158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 163% lower than Fauldhouse at 3,040.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Fauldhouse 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 ScotlandOf the 86 schools in Armadale, 91.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fauldhouse, which has 86 schools, the figure is 91.5%.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fauldhouse averages 462.9 Mbps – ahead of Armadale's 409.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (463 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armadale, scoring 68.9 on average (band D) compared to 63 (band D) in Fauldhouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 44.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 77.7% in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse. Armadale has a population of 12,550 and Fauldhouse has 4,780.
| Indicator | Armadale | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 24.8% |
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