Bonnybridge vs Linlithgow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bonnybridge is about 24% 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
Linlithgow
£217,827
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Linlithgow
1096.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Linlithgow
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Linlithgow
371.8
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Linlithgow
64.5
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Linlithgow
£25,866
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Bonnybridge is £165,479, which is 24% less than Linlithgow at £217,827. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Linlithgow it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Linlithgow (£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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Bonnybridge (479.4 per 1,000) compared to Linlithgow (1,096.2 per 1,000), a 129% difference. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Linlithgow it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bonnybridge's most common crime is other crime; in Linlithgow it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandBonnybridge has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.5% in Linlithgow. Bonnybridge has 59 schools in total, while Linlithgow has 86.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Linlithgow School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Linlithgow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 86 |
| Primary | 50 | 73 |
| Secondary | 9 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bonnybridge offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 371.8 Mbps in Linlithgow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 94.3% in Linlithgow. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 69% in Linlithgow.
Bonnybridge is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (394 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Linlithgow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.5 (band D) versus 58.3 (band D) in Bonnybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,451 in Linlithgow. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Linlithgow.
Linlithgow has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,535 in Bonnybridge and £25,866 in Linlithgow. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 43.8 in Linlithgow. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 71% in Linlithgow. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 61.7% in Linlithgow.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Linlithgow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 13,260 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £25,866 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 71% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31.5% |
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