Clackmannan vs Hallglen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 0% cheaper on average. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hallglen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Hallglen
£165,479
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Hallglen
3868.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Hallglen
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Hallglen
388.6
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Hallglen
50.6
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Hallglen
£27,573
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Clackmannan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,447 versus £165,479 in Hallglen. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Hallglen it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Hallglen (£152,054 vs £140,514).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Hallglen prices grew faster — 144% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Clackmannan (1,175.9 per 1,000) compared to Hallglen (3,868.6 per 1,000), a 229% difference. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Hallglen it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Hallglen it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Hallglen: 94.7% 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.
Hallglen School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 59 |
| Primary | 20 | 50 |
| Secondary | 4 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Clackmannan enjoy 426.3 Mbps on average, while Hallglen lags behind at 388.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 88.8% in Hallglen. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 75.2% in Hallglen.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (426 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clackmannan is band D (score 68), ahead of Hallglen's band E (score 50.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,370 in Hallglen. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 32.5% in Hallglen.
Clackmannan has more energy-efficient housing — 34.4% reach band C or above, vs 32.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 while Hallglen has 3,180. Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £27,573 in Hallglen. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 38.6 in Hallglen. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 74.2% in Hallglen.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 38.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £27,573 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 74.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 34.5% |
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