Bonnybridge vs Cleland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleland is about 9% cheaper on average. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Cleland
£151,310
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Cleland
10124.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Cleland
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Cleland
443.5
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Cleland
65.4
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Cleland
£25,203
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Cleland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,310 versus £165,479 in Bonnybridge. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Cleland it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Bonnybridge (£99,408 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Bonnybridge (479.4 per 1,000) compared to Cleland (10,124.6 per 1,000), a 2012% difference. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Cleland it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Bonnybridge: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 78.5% in Cleland.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 154 |
| Primary | 50 | 127 |
| Secondary | 9 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleland enjoy 443.5 Mbps on average, while Bonnybridge lags behind at 394.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 96.7% in Cleland. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 87% in Cleland.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (444 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleland is band D (score 65.4), ahead of Bonnybridge's band D (score 58.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,539 in Cleland. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Cleland.
Cleland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bonnybridge has a population of 25,660 while Cleland has 3,130. Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 44.2 in Cleland. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 69.2% in Cleland.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 3,130 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £25,203 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.7% |
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