Burntisland vs Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burntisland offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntisland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntisland
£170,439
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
£170,439
Crime Rate
Burntisland
4461.9
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
1550.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntisland
81.8%
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Burntisland
458.6
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
359
EPC Rating
Burntisland
53.7
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
55.3
Median Income
Burntisland
£26,029
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans
£24,860
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Burntisland is £170,439, which is 0% less than Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans at £170,439. The most affordable entry point in Burntisland is a flat at £107,206, while in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Burntisland (£327,003 vs £327,003).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Burntisland prices grew faster — 127% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,550.8 offences per 1,000 people, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans is the safer of the two – 188% lower than Burntisland's 4,461.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntisland is other-crime, while in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandBurntisland has 81.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Burntisland has 159 schools in total, while Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans has 159.
Burntisland School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntisland | Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 159 | 159 |
| Primary | 142 | 142 |
| Secondary | 17 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burntisland offers faster average downloads at 458.6 Mbps, compared to 359.0 Mbps in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Burntisland and 94.7% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Gigabit availability stands at 90% in Burntisland and 67.2% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
Burntisland is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (459 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 55.3 (band D) versus 53.7 (band E) in Burntisland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Burntisland and £1,673 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. 42.4% of homes in Burntisland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans has more energy-efficient housing — 48% reach band C or above, vs 42.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,029 in Burntisland and £24,860 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. The median age is 39.8 in Burntisland and 40.4 in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Employment rates stand at 76.5% in Burntisland and 69.4% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Burntisland versus 57.1% in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly And Lumphinnans.
| Indicator | Burntisland | Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Lumphinnans |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,590 | 18,960 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,029 | £24,860 |
| Employment Rate | 76.5% | 69.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 24.8% |
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