Clackmannan vs Kelty
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clackmannan is about 3% cheaper on average. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kelty edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Kelty
£170,439
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Kelty
4369.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Kelty
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Kelty
359
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Kelty
57.6
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Kelty
£29,556
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Clackmannan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £165,447 versus £170,439 in Kelty. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Kelty it is a flat at £107,206.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Kelty (£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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Clackmannan (1,175.9 per 1,000) compared to Kelty (4,369.1 per 1,000), a 272% difference. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Kelty it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Kelty it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Kelty: 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.
Kelty School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 159 schools (142 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Kelty |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kelty lags behind at 359.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 94.7% in Kelty. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 67.2% in Kelty.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (426 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Clackmannan is band D (score 68), ahead of Kelty's band D (score 57.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,397 in Kelty. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.4% in Kelty.
Kelty has more energy-efficient housing — 42.4% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 while Kelty has 6,730. Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £29,556 in Kelty. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 41.2 in Kelty. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 77% in Kelty.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Kelty |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 6,730 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £29,556 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 77% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 32.2% |
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