Bathgate vs Broxburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bathgate offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Bathgate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bathgate edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bathgate
£217,827
Broxburn
£217,827
Crime Rate
Bathgate
510.5
Broxburn
941.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bathgate
91.5%
Broxburn
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bathgate
409.7
Broxburn
434.3
EPC Rating
Bathgate
59.4
Broxburn
43.3
Median Income
Bathgate
£30,926
Broxburn
£32,684
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Bathgate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,827 versus £217,827 in Broxburn. The most affordable entry point in Bathgate is a flat at £123,221, while in Broxburn it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bathgate (£390,835 vs £390,835).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bathgate prices grew faster — 142% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 510.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bathgate is the safer of the two – 84% lower than Broxburn's 941.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bathgate is violent-crime, while in Broxburn 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 Bathgate: 91.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.5% in Broxburn.
Bathgate School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bathgate | Broxburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broxburn enjoy 434.3 Mbps on average, while Bathgate lags behind at 409.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bathgate and 96% in Broxburn. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Bathgate and 84.8% in Broxburn.
Broxburn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (434 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bathgate is band D (score 59.4), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,690 in Bathgate and £1,903 in Broxburn. 21.7% of homes in Bathgate have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.3% in Broxburn.
Broxburn has more energy-efficient housing — 37.3% reach band C or above, vs 21.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bathgate has a population of 28,470 while Broxburn has 15,440. Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £30,926 in Bathgate. The median age is 41.9 in Bathgate and 35.8 in Broxburn. Employment rates stand at 70% in Bathgate and 72.9% in Broxburn.
| Indicator | Bathgate | Broxburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,470 | 15,440 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 35.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,926 | £32,684 |
| Employment Rate | 70% | 72.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 26.6% |
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