Bathgate vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 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
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Bathgate
510.5
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bathgate
91.5%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bathgate
409.7
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Bathgate
59.4
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Bathgate
£30,926
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Bathgate is £217,827, which is 0% less than Fauldhouse at £217,827. The most affordable entry point in Bathgate is a flat at £123,221, while in Fauldhouse 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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Bathgate (510.5 per 1,000) compared to Fauldhouse (3,040.8 per 1,000), a 496% difference. The most common crime category in Bathgate is violent-crime, while in Fauldhouse 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 ScotlandBathgate has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.5% in Fauldhouse. Bathgate has 86 schools in total, while Fauldhouse has 86.
Bathgate School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bathgate | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fauldhouse offers faster average downloads at 462.9 Mbps, compared to 409.7 Mbps in Bathgate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bathgate and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Bathgate and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (463 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fauldhouse are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63 (band D) versus 59.4 (band D) in Bathgate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,690 in Bathgate and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 21.7% of homes in Bathgate have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 21.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,926 in Bathgate and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 41.9 in Bathgate and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 70% in Bathgate and 77.7% in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Bathgate versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse.
| Indicator | Bathgate | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,470 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,926 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 70% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 24.8% |
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