Clackmannan vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Kilsyth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kilsyth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Clackmannan commands an average of £165,447, compared with £151,310 in Kilsyth – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 4% pricier in Clackmannan (£93,205 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandClackmannan has a crime rate of 1,175.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 167% lower than Kilsyth at 3,143.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Kilsyth it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Kilsyth it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Kilsyth, where 78.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Clackmannan. There are 24 schools in Clackmannan and 154 in Kilsyth.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 154 |
| Primary | 20 | 127 |
| Secondary | 4 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.3 Mbps in Clackmannan and 408.8 Mbps in Kilsyth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clackmannan, scoring 68 on average (band D) compared to 66.5 (band D) in Kilsyth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Kilsyth has more energy-efficient housing — 36.9% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £35,632 in Clackmannan. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 75.1% in Kilsyth. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 59.3% in Kilsyth. Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 and Kilsyth has 10,080.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 34.6% |
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