Broxburn vs Loanhead and Bilston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broxburn is about 22% 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
Loanhead and Bilston
£277,911
Crime Rate
Broxburn
941.4
Loanhead and Bilston
985.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broxburn
91.5%
Loanhead and Bilston
74.3%
Avg Download Speed
Broxburn
434.3
Loanhead and Bilston
353.7
EPC Rating
Broxburn
43.3
Loanhead and Bilston
69.8
Median Income
Broxburn
£32,684
Loanhead and Bilston
£35,483
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Broxburn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £217,827 versus £277,911 in Loanhead And Bilston. The most affordable entry point in Broxburn is a flat at £123,221, while in Loanhead And Bilston it is a flat at £159,354.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Loanhead And Bilston (£293,905 vs £219,854).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Broxburn prices grew faster — 142% vs 122%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 941.4 offences per 1,000 people, Broxburn is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Loanhead And Bilston's 985.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broxburn is violent-crime, while in Loanhead And Bilston it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broxburn's most common crime is violent crime; in Loanhead And Bilston 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 Loanhead And Bilston.
Broxburn School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Loanhead and Bilston School Inspection Breakdown
74.3% of 39 schools (33 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broxburn | Loanhead and Bilston |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Loanhead And Bilston lags behind at 353.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Broxburn and 99.6% in Loanhead And Bilston. Gigabit availability stands at 84.8% in Broxburn and 65.1% in Loanhead And Bilston.
Broxburn is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (434 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Loanhead And Bilston is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Broxburn's band E (score 43.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,903 in Broxburn and £1,453 in Loanhead And Bilston. 37.3% of homes in Broxburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Loanhead And Bilston.
Loanhead And Bilston has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 37.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broxburn has a population of 15,440 while Loanhead And Bilston has 7,770. Median household income is £35,483 in Loanhead And Bilston and £32,684 in Broxburn. The median age is 35.8 in Broxburn and 45.8 in Loanhead And Bilston. Employment rates stand at 72.9% in Broxburn and 70.8% in Loanhead And Bilston.
| Indicator | Broxburn | Loanhead and Bilston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,440 | 7,770 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,684 | £35,483 |
| Employment Rate | 72.9% | 70.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 25.4% |
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