Clackmannan vs Dunblane
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 27% cheaper on average. Dunblane has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunblane edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Dunblane
£226,087
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Dunblane
675.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Dunblane
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Dunblane
89.5
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Dunblane
60.1
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Dunblane
£36,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Clackmannan is £165,447, which is 27% less than Dunblane at £226,087. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Dunblane it is a flat at £140,585.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Dunblane (£140,585 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 675.3 offences per 1,000 people, Dunblane is the safer of the two – 74% lower than Clackmannan's 1,175.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Dunblane it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Dunblane it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandDunblane has 97.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 65.2% in Clackmannan. Clackmannan has 24 schools in total, while Dunblane has 48.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunblane School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 48 |
| Primary | 20 | 40 |
| Secondary | 4 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 97.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clackmannan offers faster average downloads at 426.3 Mbps, compared to 89.5 Mbps in Dunblane. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 86.3% in Dunblane. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 4.4% in Dunblane.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 376% on average download speed (426 vs 90 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clackmannan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68 (band D) versus 60.1 (band D) in Dunblane. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,610 in Dunblane. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.7% in Dunblane.
Clackmannan has more energy-efficient housing — 34.4% reach band C or above, vs 29.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,198 in Dunblane and £35,632 in Clackmannan. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 42.2 in Dunblane. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 69.3% in Dunblane. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 66.4% in Dunblane.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Dunblane |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 9,410 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £36,198 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 69.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 38.6% |
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