Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill vs High Valleyfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandBallingry, 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill | High Valleyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Ballingry, Lochore and Crosshill | High Valleyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,740 | 3,320 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,618 | £27,194 |
| Employment Rate | 71.2% | 71.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 55.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 18% | 35.3% |
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