Burntisland vs Cockenzie

At £170,439, Burntisland undercuts Cockenzie (£281,427) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burntisland is a flat at £107,206, while in Cockenzie it is a flat at £164,424.

Residents of Cockenzie experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,285.6 per 1,000 versus 4,461.9 per 1,000 in Burntisland. The most common crime category in Burntisland is other-crime, while in Cockenzie it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 159 schools in Burntisland, 81.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cockenzie, which has 41 schools, the figure is 71.4%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cockenzie averages 465.7 Mbps – ahead of Burntisland's 458.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Burntisland and 98.3% in Cockenzie. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Burntisland and 92.1% in Cockenzie.

→Cockenzie is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (466 vs 459 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cockenzie leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.2 (D), while Burntisland averages 53.7 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Burntisland and £1,363 in Cockenzie. 42.4% of homes in Burntisland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Cockenzie.

→Cockenzie has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 42.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £26,029 in Burntisland and £25,528 in Cockenzie. The median age is 39.8 in Burntisland and 41.8 in Cockenzie. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Burntisland versus 71% in Cockenzie. Employment rates stand at 76.5% in Burntisland and 75.2% in Cockenzie.

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