Bonnybridge vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Harthill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Bonnybridge commands an average of £165,479, compared with £151,310 in Harthill – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Harthill 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 ScotlandBonnybridge has a crime rate of 479.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1741% lower than Harthill at 8,827.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Harthill 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Bonnybridge, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 78.5% in Harthill. There are 59 schools in Bonnybridge and 154 in Harthill.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harthill School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 154 |
| Primary | 50 | 127 |
| Secondary | 9 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 397.8 Mbps in Harthill and 394.2 Mbps in Bonnybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 77% in Harthill.
Harthill is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (398 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bonnybridge, scoring 58.3 on average (band D) compared to 55.9 (band D) in Harthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,730 in Harthill. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Harthill.
Harthill has more energy-efficient housing — 48.3% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £28,526 in Harthill. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 40.6 in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 72.1% in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 59.8% in Harthill. Bonnybridge has a population of 25,660 and Harthill has 3,590.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 19.6% |
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