Town comparison
Bo'ness vs Tillicoultry
Which is better to live in? 11.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tillicoultry wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Tillicoultry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bo'ness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bo'ness
£165,479
Tillicoultry
£165,447
Crime Rate
Bo'ness
833.5
Tillicoultry
645.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bo'ness
94.7%
Tillicoultry
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bo'ness
461.9
Tillicoultry
439.9
EPC Rating
Bo'ness
47.9
Tillicoultry
65.5
Median Income
Bo'ness
£35,454
Tillicoultry
£32,664
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £165,447, Tillicoultry undercuts Bo'ness (£165,479) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bo'ness is a flat at £99,408, while in Tillicoultry 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 ScotlandResidents of Tillicoultry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 645.8 per 1,000 versus 833.5 per 1,000 in Bo'ness. The most common crime category in Bo'ness is other-crime, while in Tillicoultry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bo'ness's most common crime is other crime; in Tillicoultry it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 59 schools in Bo'ness, 94.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tillicoultry, which has 24 schools, the figure is 65.2%.
Bo'ness School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tillicoultry School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bo'ness | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 24 |
| Primary | 50 | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bo'ness averages 461.9 Mbps – ahead of Tillicoultry's 439.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Bo'ness and 98.6% in Tillicoultry. Gigabit availability stands at 90.9% in Bo'ness and 84.5% in Tillicoultry.
Bo'ness is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tillicoultry, scoring 65.5 on average (band D) compared to 47.9 (band E) in Bo'ness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,490 in Bo'ness and £1,378 in Tillicoultry. 38.6% of homes in Bo'ness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 38.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,454 in Bo'ness and £32,664 in Tillicoultry. The median age is 37.6 in Bo'ness and 44.2 in Tillicoultry. Employment rates stand at 76% in Bo'ness and 73.4% in Tillicoultry. Owner-occupancy is 55.5% in Bo'ness versus 65.5% in Tillicoultry. Bo'ness has a population of 14,760 and Tillicoultry has 5,900.
| Indicator | Bo'ness | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,760 | 5,900 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,454 | £32,664 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 55.5% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 37.3% |
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