Bonnybridge vs Dunblane
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bonnybridge offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunblane edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Dunblane
£226,087
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Dunblane
675.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Dunblane
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Dunblane
89.5
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Dunblane
60.1
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Dunblane
£36,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Bonnybridge is £165,479, which is 27% less than Dunblane at £226,087. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Dunblane it is a flat at £140,585.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Dunblane (£140,585 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 479.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bonnybridge is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Dunblane's 675.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Dunblane 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 ScotlandDunblane has 97.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.7% in Bonnybridge. Bonnybridge has 59 schools in total, while Dunblane has 48.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunblane School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 48 |
| Primary | 50 | 40 |
| Secondary | 9 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 97.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bonnybridge offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 89.5 Mbps in Dunblane. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 86.3% in Dunblane. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 4.4% in Dunblane.
Bonnybridge is the faster of the two by 340% on average download speed (394 vs 90 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dunblane are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 60.1 (band D) versus 58.3 (band D) in Bonnybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,610 in Dunblane. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.7% in Dunblane.
Bonnybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 29.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,198 in Dunblane and £32,535 in Bonnybridge. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 42.2 in Dunblane. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 69.3% in Dunblane. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 66.4% in Dunblane.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 9,410 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £36,198 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 69.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 38.6% |
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