Clackmannan vs Dunfermline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Clackmannan offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Dunfermline has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunfermline edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Dunfermline
£170,439
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Dunfermline
395.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Dunfermline
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Dunfermline
406.5
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Dunfermline
60.8
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Dunfermline
£34,867
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Clackmannan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,447 versus £170,439 in Dunfermline. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Dunfermline it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Dunfermline (£107,206 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 395.3 offences per 1,000 people, Dunfermline is the safer of the two – 197% lower than Clackmannan's 1,175.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Dunfermline it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Dunfermline it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Dunfermline: 81.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 65.2% in Clackmannan.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunfermline School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Dunfermline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 159 |
| Primary | 20 | 142 |
| Secondary | 4 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Clackmannan enjoy 426.3 Mbps on average, while Dunfermline lags behind at 406.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 97.1% in Dunfermline. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 78% in Dunfermline.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (426 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clackmannan is band D (score 68), ahead of Dunfermline's band D (score 60.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,533 in Dunfermline. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 38.6% in Dunfermline.
Dunfermline has more energy-efficient housing — 38.6% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 while Dunfermline has 74,380. Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £34,867 in Dunfermline. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 42.4 in Dunfermline. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 72.2% in Dunfermline.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Dunfermline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 74,380 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £34,867 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 55.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 25.5% |
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