Broxburn vs Edinburgh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broxburn is about 25% cheaper on average. Edinburgh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broxburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broxburn
£217,827
Edinburgh
£290,946
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Edinburgh
103.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Edinburgh
74.3%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Edinburgh
434.3
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Edinburgh
57.6
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Edinburgh
£33,529
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Broxburn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,827 versus £290,946 in Edinburgh. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Edinburgh it is a flat at £238,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Edinburgh (£362,527 vs £175,375).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Broxburn prices grew faster — 142% vs 113%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Edinburgh (103.1 per 1,000) compared to Broxburn (941.4 per 1,000), a 813% difference. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Edinburgh it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Edinburgh 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 74.3% in Edinburgh.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edinburgh School Inspection Breakdown
74.3% of 39 schools (33 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 39 |
| Primary | 73 | 33 |
| Secondary | 13 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 74.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broxburn enjoy 434.3 Mbps on average, while Edinburgh lags behind at 434.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 95.7% in Edinburgh. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 84.2% in Edinburgh.
Broxburn is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (434 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Edinburgh is band D (score 57.6), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,717 in Edinburgh. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 26.9% in Edinburgh.
Broxburn has more energy-efficient housing — 37.3% reach band C or above, vs 26.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broxburn has a population of 15,440 while Edinburgh has 512,150. Median household income is £33,529 in Edinburgh and £32,684 in Broxburn. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 41.2 in Edinburgh. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 71.9% in Edinburgh.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 512,150 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £33,529 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 71.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 20.1% |
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