Bonnybridge vs Tullibody
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tullibody wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Tullibody has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bonnybridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bonnybridge
£165,479
Tullibody
£165,447
Crime Rate
Bonnybridge
479.4
Tullibody
406.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bonnybridge
94.7%
Tullibody
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Bonnybridge
394.2
Tullibody
426.3
EPC Rating
Bonnybridge
58.3
Tullibody
68
Median Income
Bonnybridge
£32,535
Tullibody
£36,103
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Bonnybridge commands an average of £165,479, compared with £165,447 in Tullibody – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bonnybridge is a flat at £99,408, while in Tullibody 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 ScotlandResidents of Tullibody experience less crime overall, with a rate of 406.6 per 1,000 versus 479.4 per 1,000 in Bonnybridge. The most common crime category in Bonnybridge is other-crime, while in Tullibody it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bonnybridge's most common crime is other crime; in Tullibody 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 65.2% in Tullibody. There are 59 schools in Bonnybridge and 24 in Tullibody.
Bonnybridge School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tullibody School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bonnybridge | Tullibody |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 24 |
| Primary | 50 | 20 |
| Secondary | 9 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.3 Mbps in Tullibody and 394.2 Mbps in Bonnybridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Bonnybridge and 95.6% in Tullibody. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Bonnybridge and 82.6% in Tullibody.
Tullibody is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (426 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tullibody leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68 (D), while Bonnybridge averages 58.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bonnybridge and £1,567 in Tullibody. 42.7% of homes in Bonnybridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.8% in Tullibody.
Bonnybridge has more energy-efficient housing — 42.7% reach band C or above, vs 37.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,103 in Tullibody and £32,535 in Bonnybridge. The median age is 41.5 in Bonnybridge and 45.1 in Tullibody. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bonnybridge versus 69.6% in Tullibody. Employment rates stand at 70.4% in Bonnybridge and 72.7% in Tullibody.
| Indicator | Bonnybridge | Tullibody |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,660 | 9,370 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,535 | £36,103 |
| Employment Rate | 70.4% | 72.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 35.7% |
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