Broxburn vs Livingston

At £217,827, Broxburn undercuts Livingston (£217,827) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Livingston it is a flat at £123,221.

Residents of Livingston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 220.9 per 1,000 versus 941.4 per 1,000 in Broxburn. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Livingston it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 86 schools in Broxburn, 91.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Livingston, which has 86 schools, the figure is 91.5%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Livingston averages 434.9 Mbps – ahead of Broxburn's 434.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 94.9% in Livingston. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 84.3% in Livingston.

→Livingston is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (435 vs 434 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Livingston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 58.3 (D), while Broxburn averages 43.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,486 in Livingston. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.2% in Livingston.

→Livingston has more energy-efficient housing — 50.2% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,323 in Livingston and £32,684 in Broxburn. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 41.5 in Livingston. Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Broxburn versus 63.7% in Livingston. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 73.6% in Livingston.

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