Broxburn vs Falkirk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Falkirk offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Falkirk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falkirk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broxburn
£217,827
Falkirk
£165,479
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Falkirk
119.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Falkirk
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Falkirk
432
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Falkirk
62
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Falkirk
£26,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Falkirk more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,479 versus £217,827 in Broxburn. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Falkirk it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Broxburn (£123,221 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Falkirk prices grew faster — 144% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Falkirk (119.4 per 1,000) compared to Broxburn (941.4 per 1,000), a 688% difference. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Falkirk it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Falkirk it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Falkirk: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.5% in Broxburn.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Falkirk School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 59 |
| Primary | 73 | 50 |
| Secondary | 13 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broxburn enjoy 434.3 Mbps on average, while Falkirk lags behind at 432.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 94% in Falkirk. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 84.7% in Falkirk.
Broxburn is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (434 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Falkirk is band D (score 62), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,311 in Falkirk. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 31.3% in Falkirk.
Broxburn has more energy-efficient housing — 37.3% reach band C or above, vs 31.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broxburn has a population of 15,440 while Falkirk has 103,030. Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £26,354 in Falkirk. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 42.9 in Falkirk. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 78% in Falkirk.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 103,030 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £26,354 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 78% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 35.6% |
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