Armadale vs Linlithgow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Armadale is about 0% cheaper on average. Linlithgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Linlithgow
£217,827
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Linlithgow
1096.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Linlithgow
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Linlithgow
371.8
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Linlithgow
64.5
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Linlithgow
£25,866
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Armadale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,827 versus £217,827 in Linlithgow. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Linlithgow 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 ScotlandWith 1,096.2 offences per 1,000 people, Linlithgow is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Armadale's 1,158.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Linlithgow 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 91.5% in Linlithgow.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Linlithgow School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Linlithgow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armadale enjoy 409.7 Mbps on average, while Linlithgow lags behind at 371.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 94.3% in Linlithgow. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 69% in Linlithgow.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (410 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armadale is band D (score 68.9), ahead of Linlithgow's band D (score 64.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,451 in Linlithgow. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Linlithgow.
Linlithgow has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 44.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armadale has a population of 12,550 while Linlithgow has 13,260. Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £25,866 in Linlithgow. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 43.8 in Linlithgow. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 71% in Linlithgow.
| Indicator | Armadale | Linlithgow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 13,260 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £25,866 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 71% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 31.5% |
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