Broxburn vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broxburn is about 0% cheaper on average. Broxburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broxburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broxburn
£217,827
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Broxburn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,827 versus £217,827 in Fauldhouse. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Broxburn (£390,835 vs £390,835).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Broxburn prices grew faster — 142% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 941.4 offences per 1,000 people, Broxburn is the safer of the two – 223% lower than Fauldhouse's 3,040.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Fauldhouse it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent 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 91.5% in Fauldhouse.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fauldhouse enjoy 462.9 Mbps on average, while Broxburn lags behind at 434.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (463 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fauldhouse is band D (score 63), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broxburn has a population of 15,440 while Fauldhouse has 4,780. Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 77.7% in Fauldhouse.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 24.8% |
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