Broxburn vs Burntisland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burntisland offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Broxburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broxburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broxburn
£217,827
Burntisland
£170,439
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Burntisland
4461.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Burntisland
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Burntisland
458.6
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Burntisland
53.7
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Burntisland
£26,029
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Burntisland is £170,439, which is 28% less than Broxburn at £217,827. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Burntisland it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Broxburn (£390,835 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Broxburn prices grew faster — 142% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Broxburn (941.4 per 1,000) compared to Burntisland (4,461.9 per 1,000), a 374% difference. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Burntisland it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Burntisland it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandBroxburn has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Burntisland. Broxburn has 86 schools in total, while Burntisland has 159.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burntisland School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Burntisland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 159 |
| Primary | 73 | 142 |
| Secondary | 13 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burntisland offers faster average downloads at 458.6 Mbps, compared to 434.3 Mbps in Broxburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 96% in Burntisland. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 90% in Burntisland.
Burntisland is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burntisland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 53.7 (band E) versus 43.3 (band E) in Broxburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,384 in Burntisland. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.4% in Burntisland.
Burntisland has more energy-efficient housing — 42.4% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £26,029 in Burntisland. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 39.8 in Burntisland. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 76.5% in Burntisland. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Broxburn versus 63.7% in Burntisland.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Burntisland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 6,590 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 39.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £26,029 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 33.5% |
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