Bonnybridge vs Tillicoultry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Tillicoultry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Bonnybridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Tillicoultry
£165,447
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Tillicoultry
645.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Tillicoultry
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Tillicoultry
439.9
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Tillicoultry
65.5
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Tillicoultry
£32,664
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £165,447, Tillicoultry undercuts Bonnybridge (£165,479) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Tillicoultry it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Bonnybridge (£152,054 vs £140,514).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bonnybridge prices grew faster — 144% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandBonnybridge has a crime rate of 479.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35% lower than Tillicoultry at 645.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Tillicoultry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bonnybridge's most common crime is other crime; in Tillicoultry it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 59 schools in Bonnybridge, 94.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tillicoultry, which has 24 schools, the figure is 65.2%.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tillicoultry School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 24 |
| Primary | 50 | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tillicoultry averages 439.9 Mbps – ahead of Bonnybridge's 394.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 98.6% in Tillicoultry. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 84.5% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (440 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tillicoultry, scoring 65.5 on average (band D) compared to 58.3 (band D) in Bonnybridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,378 in Tillicoultry. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 42.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,664 in Tillicoultry and £32,535 in Bonnybridge. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 44.2 in Tillicoultry. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 73.4% in Tillicoultry. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 65.5% in Tillicoultry. Bonnybridge has a population of 25,660 and Tillicoultry has 5,900.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 5,900 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £32,664 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 37.3% |
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