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Bo'ness vs Tullibody

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Tullibody is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Tullibody has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bo'ness edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bo'ness

£165,479

Tullibody

£165,447

Crime Rate

Bo'ness

833.5

Tullibody

406.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bo'ness

94.7%

Tullibody

65.2%

Avg Download Speed

Bo'ness

461.9

Tullibody

426.3

EPC Rating

Bo'ness

47.9

Tullibody

68

Median Income

Bo'ness

£35,454

Tullibody

£36,103

At £165,447, Tullibody 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 Tullibody 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%.

Tullibody has a crime rate of 406.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 105% lower than Bo'ness at 833.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bo'ness is other-crime, while in Tullibody it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Bo'ness's most common crime is other crime; in Tullibody it's violent crime.

Of the 59 schools in Bo'ness, 94.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tullibody, 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.

Tullibody School Inspection Breakdown

65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBo'nessTullibody
Total Schools5924
Primary5020
Secondary94
% Top two bands94.7%65.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bo'ness averages 461.9 Mbps – ahead of Tullibody's 426.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Bo'ness and 95.6% in Tullibody. Gigabit availability stands at 90.9% in Bo'ness and 82.6% in Tullibody.

Bo'ness is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Tullibody leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68 (D), while Bo'ness averages 47.9 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,490 in Bo'ness and £1,567 in Tullibody. 38.6% of homes in Bo'ness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.8% in Tullibody.

Bo'ness has more energy-efficient housing — 38.6% reach band C or above, vs 37.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,103 in Tullibody and £35,454 in Bo'ness. The median age is 37.6 in Bo'ness and 45.1 in Tullibody. Owner-occupancy is 55.5% in Bo'ness versus 69.6% in Tullibody. Employment rates stand at 76% in Bo'ness and 72.7% in Tullibody.

IndicatorBo'nessTullibody
Population14,7609,370
Median Age37.645.1
Median Household Income£35,454£36,103
Employment Rate76%72.7%
Owner Occupied55.5%69.6%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%35.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bo'ness and Tullibody?
Bo'ness and Tullibody are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bo'ness or Tullibody?
Tullibody is cheaper, with an average house price of £165,447.
Is Bo'ness or Tullibody safer?
Tullibody has the lower crime rate at 406.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bo'ness or Tullibody?
Bo'ness has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 94.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Bo'ness or Tullibody?
Bo'ness has faster average broadband at 461.9 Mbps.

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