Bathgate vs Bonnybridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bonnybridge wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bathgate
£217,827
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Crime Rate
Bathgate
510.5
Bonnybridge
479.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bathgate
91.5%
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bathgate
409.7
Bonnybridge
394.2
EPC Rating
Bathgate
59.4
Bonnybridge
58.3
Median Income
Bathgate
£30,926
Bonnybridge
£32,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Bathgate commands an average of £217,827, compared with £165,479 in Bonnybridge – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Bathgate is a flat at £123,221, while in Bonnybridge it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Bathgate (£123,221 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Bonnybridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 479.4 per 1,000 versus 510.5 per 1,000 in Bathgate. The most common crime category in Bathgate is violent-crime, while in Bonnybridge it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bathgate's most common crime is violent crime; in Bonnybridge it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Bonnybridge, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.5% in Bathgate. There are 86 schools in Bathgate and 59 in Bonnybridge.
Bathgate School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bathgate | Bonnybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 59 |
| Primary | 73 | 50 |
| Secondary | 13 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.7 Mbps in Bathgate and 394.2 Mbps in Bonnybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bathgate and 90.9% in Bonnybridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Bathgate and 76.3% in Bonnybridge.
Bathgate is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (410 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bathgate leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.4 (D), while Bonnybridge averages 58.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,690 in Bathgate and £1,592 in Bonnybridge. 21.7% of homes in Bathgate have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.7% in Bonnybridge.
Bonnybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 21.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £30,926 in Bathgate. The median age is 41.9 in Bathgate and 41.5 in Bonnybridge. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Bathgate versus 67.9% in Bonnybridge. Employment rates stand at 70% in Bathgate and 70.4% in Bonnybridge.
| Indicator | Bathgate | Bonnybridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,470 | 25,660 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,926 | £32,535 |
| Employment Rate | 70% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 32.6% |
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