Broxburn vs Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans 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
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
£170,439
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
1550.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
359
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
55.3
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
£24,860
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,439 versus £217,827 in Broxburn. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans 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 Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans (1,550.8 per 1,000), a 65% difference. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Broxburn: 91.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.8% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 159 |
| Primary | 73 | 142 |
| Secondary | 13 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broxburn enjoy 434.3 Mbps on average, while Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans lags behind at 359.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 94.7% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 67.2% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
Broxburn is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (434 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans is band D (score 55.3), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,673 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans has more energy-efficient housing — 48% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broxburn has a population of 15,440 while Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans has 18,960. Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £24,860 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 40.4 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 69.4% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 18,960 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £24,860 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 69.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 24.8% |
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