Clackmannan vs Falkirk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Clackmannan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Falkirk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falkirk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Falkirk
£165,479
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Falkirk
119.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Falkirk
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Falkirk
432
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Falkirk
62
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Falkirk
£26,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Falkirk commands an average of £165,479, compared with £165,447 in Clackmannan – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Falkirk it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Falkirk (£152,054 vs £140,514).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Falkirk prices grew faster — 144% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandFalkirk has a crime rate of 119.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 885% lower than Clackmannan at 1,175.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Falkirk it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Falkirk it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Falkirk, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Clackmannan. There are 24 schools in Clackmannan and 59 in Falkirk.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Falkirk School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 59 |
| Primary | 20 | 50 |
| Secondary | 4 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Falkirk and 426.3 Mbps in Clackmannan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 94% in Falkirk. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 84.7% in Falkirk.
Falkirk is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (432 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clackmannan, scoring 68 on average (band D) compared to 62 (band D) in Falkirk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,311 in Falkirk. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 31.3% in Falkirk.
Clackmannan has more energy-efficient housing — 34.4% reach band C or above, vs 31.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £26,354 in Falkirk. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 42.9 in Falkirk. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 78% in Falkirk. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 60.3% in Falkirk. Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 and Falkirk has 103,030.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Falkirk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 103,030 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £26,354 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 78% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 35.6% |
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