Bonnybridge vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bonnybridge wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Fauldhouse commands an average of £217,827, compared with £165,479 in Bonnybridge – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Fauldhouse (£123,221 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Bonnybridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 479.4 per 1,000 versus 3,040.8 per 1,000 in Fauldhouse. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Fauldhouse it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bonnybridge's most common crime is other crime; in Fauldhouse it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Bonnybridge, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.5% in Fauldhouse. There are 59 schools in Bonnybridge and 86 in Fauldhouse.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 86 |
| Primary | 50 | 73 |
| Secondary | 9 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Fauldhouse and 394.2 Mbps in Bonnybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (463 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fauldhouse leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63 (D), while Bonnybridge averages 58.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 77.7% in Fauldhouse.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 24.8% |
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