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Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill vs High Valleyfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

£170,439

High Valleyfield

£170,439

Crime Rate

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

5122.6

High Valleyfield

8856.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

81.8%

High Valleyfield

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

400.7

High Valleyfield

387.2

EPC Rating

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

48

High Valleyfield

47

Median Income

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill

£27,618

High Valleyfield

£27,194

Property in High Valleyfield commands an average of £170,439, compared with £170,439 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is a flat at £107,206, while in High Valleyfield it is a flat at £107,206.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill (£327,003 vs £327,003).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Over the last 21 years, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.

Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has a crime rate of 5,122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73% lower than High Valleyfield at 8,856.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is other-crime, while in High Valleyfield it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Families may prefer Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in High Valleyfield. There are 159 schools in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 159 in High Valleyfield.

Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

High Valleyfield School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBallingry, Lochore and CrosshillHigh Valleyfield
Total Schools159159
Primary142142
Secondary1717
% Top two bands81.8%81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 400.7 Mbps in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 387.2 Mbps in High Valleyfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 93.2% in High Valleyfield. Gigabit availability stands at 76.8% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 74% in High Valleyfield.

Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (401 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 48 (E), while High Valleyfield averages 47 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,675 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and £1,843 in High Valleyfield. 40.4% of homes in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 33.6% in High Valleyfield.

Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has more energy-efficient housing — 40.4% reach band C or above, vs 33.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,618 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and £27,194 in High Valleyfield. The median age is 37.6 in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 37.2 in High Valleyfield. Owner-occupancy is 55.5% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill versus 67.5% in High Valleyfield. Employment rates stand at 71.2% in Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and 71.4% in High Valleyfield.

IndicatorBallingry, Lochore and CrosshillHigh Valleyfield
Population5,7403,320
Median Age37.637.2
Median Household Income£27,618£27,194
Employment Rate71.2%71.4%
Owner Occupied55.5%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified18%35.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and High Valleyfield?
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill and High Valleyfield are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill or High Valleyfield?
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,439.
Is Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill or High Valleyfield safer?
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has the lower crime rate at 5,122.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill or High Valleyfield?
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 81.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill or High Valleyfield?
Ballingry, Lochore And Crosshill has faster average broadband at 400.7 Mbps.

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