Clackmannan vs High Valleyfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Clackmannan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, High Valleyfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
High Valleyfield
£170,439
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
High Valleyfield
8856.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
High Valleyfield
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
High Valleyfield
387.2
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
High Valleyfield
47
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
High Valleyfield
£27,194
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in High Valleyfield commands an average of £170,439, compared with £165,447 in Clackmannan – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in High Valleyfield it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in High Valleyfield (£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 ScotlandClackmannan has a crime rate of 1,175.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 653% lower than High Valleyfield at 8,856.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in High Valleyfield it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in High Valleyfield it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer High Valleyfield, where 81.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Clackmannan. There are 24 schools in Clackmannan and 159 in High Valleyfield.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
High Valleyfield School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | High Valleyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 159 |
| Primary | 20 | 142 |
| Secondary | 4 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.3 Mbps in Clackmannan and 387.2 Mbps in High Valleyfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 93.2% in High Valleyfield. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 74% in High Valleyfield.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (426 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clackmannan, scoring 68 on average (band D) compared to 47 (band E) in High Valleyfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,843 in High Valleyfield. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 33.6% in High Valleyfield.
Clackmannan has more energy-efficient housing — 34.4% reach band C or above, vs 33.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £27,194 in High Valleyfield. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 37.2 in High Valleyfield. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 71.4% in High Valleyfield. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 67.5% in High Valleyfield. Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 and High Valleyfield has 3,320.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | High Valleyfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 3,320 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £27,194 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 71.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 35.3% |
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