Bo'ness vs Clackmannan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 0% cheaper on average. Bo'ness has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bo'ness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bo'ness
£165,479
Clackmannan
£165,447
Crime Rate
Bo'ness
833.5
Clackmannan
1175.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bo'ness
94.7%
Clackmannan
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bo'ness
461.9
Clackmannan
426.3
EPC Rating
Bo'ness
47.9
Clackmannan
68
Median Income
Bo'ness
£35,454
Clackmannan
£35,632
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Clackmannan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,447 versus £165,479 in Bo'ness. The most affordable entry point in Bo'ness is a flat at £99,408, while in Clackmannan it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Bo'ness (£152,054 vs £140,514).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bo'ness prices grew faster — 144% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 833.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bo'ness is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Clackmannan's 1,175.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bo'ness is other-crime, while in Clackmannan it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bo'ness's most common crime is other crime; in Clackmannan it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Bo'ness: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 65.2% in Clackmannan.
Bo'ness School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bo'ness | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 24 |
| Primary | 50 | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bo'ness enjoy 461.9 Mbps on average, while Clackmannan lags behind at 426.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Bo'ness and 95.6% in Clackmannan. Gigabit availability stands at 90.9% in Bo'ness and 82.6% in Clackmannan.
Bo'ness is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clackmannan is band D (score 68), ahead of Bo'ness's band E (score 47.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,490 in Bo'ness and £1,277 in Clackmannan. 38.6% of homes in Bo'ness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.4% in Clackmannan.
Bo'ness has more energy-efficient housing — 38.6% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bo'ness has a population of 14,760 while Clackmannan has 3,240. Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £35,454 in Bo'ness. The median age is 37.6 in Bo'ness and 45.1 in Clackmannan. Employment rates stand at 76% in Bo'ness and 77.9% in Clackmannan.
| Indicator | Bo'ness | Clackmannan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,760 | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,454 | £35,632 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 77.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 55.5% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 25.6% |
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