Broxburn vs Kirkliston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broxburn offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Broxburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broxburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broxburn
£217,827
Kirkliston
£290,946
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Kirkliston
11142.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Kirkliston
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Kirkliston
456.4
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Kirkliston
52.5
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Kirkliston
£24,814
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Broxburn is £217,827, which is 25% less than Kirkliston at £290,946. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Kirkliston it is a flat at £238,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Kirkliston (£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 Broxburn (941.4 per 1,000) compared to Kirkliston (11,142 per 1,000), a 1084% difference. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Kirkliston it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Kirkliston it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandBroxburn has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.5% in Kirkliston. Broxburn has 86 schools in total, while Kirkliston has 86.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkliston School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Kirkliston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 86 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kirkliston offers faster average downloads at 456.4 Mbps, compared to 434.3 Mbps in Broxburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 97% in Kirkliston. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 89.5% in Kirkliston.
Kirkliston is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (456 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kirkliston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 52.5 (band E) versus 43.3 (band E) in Broxburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,662 in Kirkliston. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.6% in Kirkliston.
Kirkliston has more energy-efficient housing — 47.6% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,684 in Broxburn and £24,814 in Kirkliston. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 39.3 in Kirkliston. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 71% in Kirkliston. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Broxburn versus 54.7% in Kirkliston.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Kirkliston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £24,814 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 71% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 54.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 23.6% |
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