Auchterarder vs Clackmannan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Clackmannan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchterarder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchterarder
£223,039
Clackmannan
£165,447
Crime Rate
Auchterarder
2027.3
Clackmannan
1175.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchterarder
84.9%
Clackmannan
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchterarder
133.4
Clackmannan
426.3
EPC Rating
Auchterarder
51.8
Clackmannan
68
Median Income
Auchterarder
£24,676
Clackmannan
£35,632
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Auchterarder commands an average of £223,039, compared with £165,447 in Clackmannan – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Auchterarder is a flat at £124,493, while in Clackmannan it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Auchterarder (£124,493 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandClackmannan has a crime rate of 1,175.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72% lower than Auchterarder at 2,027.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchterarder is other-crime, while in Clackmannan it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Auchterarder's most common crime is other crime; in Clackmannan it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Auchterarder, where 84.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Clackmannan. There are 77 schools in Auchterarder and 24 in Clackmannan.
Auchterarder School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 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 | Auchterarder | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 24 |
| Primary | 67 | 20 |
| Secondary | 10 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.3 Mbps in Clackmannan and 133.4 Mbps in Auchterarder. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.2% of premises in Auchterarder and 95.6% in Clackmannan. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Auchterarder and 82.6% in Clackmannan.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (426 vs 133 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clackmannan, scoring 68 on average (band D) compared to 51.8 (band E) in Auchterarder. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,495 in Auchterarder and £1,277 in Clackmannan. 44.5% of homes in Auchterarder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.4% in Clackmannan.
Auchterarder has more energy-efficient housing — 44.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £24,676 in Auchterarder. The median age is 39.1 in Auchterarder and 45.1 in Clackmannan. Employment rates stand at 76.4% in Auchterarder and 77.9% in Clackmannan. Owner-occupancy is 54.4% in Auchterarder versus 64.7% in Clackmannan. Auchterarder has a population of 5,120 and Clackmannan has 3,240.
| Indicator | Auchterarder | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £24,676 | £35,632 |
| Employment Rate | 76.4% | 77.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 25.6% |
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