Bonnybridge vs Hallglen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bonnybridge offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Hallglen
£165,479
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Hallglen
3868.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Hallglen
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Hallglen
388.6
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Hallglen
50.6
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Hallglen
£27,573
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Bonnybridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,479 versus £165,479 in Hallglen. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Hallglen it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bonnybridge (£329,861 vs £329,861).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 144%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Bonnybridge (479.4 per 1,000) compared to Hallglen (3,868.6 per 1,000), a 707% difference. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Hallglen 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 94.7% in Hallglen.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hallglen School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 59 |
| Primary | 50 | 50 |
| Secondary | 9 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bonnybridge enjoy 394.2 Mbps on average, while Hallglen lags behind at 388.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 88.8% in Hallglen. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 75.2% in Hallglen.
Bonnybridge is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (394 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bonnybridge is band D (score 58.3), ahead of Hallglen's band E (score 50.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,370 in Hallglen. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 32.5% in Hallglen.
Bonnybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 32.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bonnybridge has a population of 25,660 while Hallglen has 3,180. Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £27,573 in Hallglen. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 38.6 in Hallglen. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 74.2% in Hallglen.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £27,573 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 74.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.5% |
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