Clackmannan vs Kinross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Clackmannan offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Clackmannan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kinross edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Kinross
£223,039
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Kinross
2027.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Kinross
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Kinross
321.1
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Kinross
62.2
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Kinross
£30,194
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Clackmannan is £165,447, which is 26% less than Kinross at £223,039. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Kinross it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Kinross (£124,493 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,175.9 offences per 1,000 people, Clackmannan is the safer of the two – 72% lower than Kinross's 2,027.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Kinross it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Clackmannan's most common crime is violent crime; in Kinross it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandKinross has 84.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 65.2% in Clackmannan. Clackmannan has 24 schools in total, while Kinross has 77.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kinross School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 77 |
| Primary | 20 | 67 |
| Secondary | 4 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clackmannan offers faster average downloads at 426.3 Mbps, compared to 321.1 Mbps in Kinross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 91.4% in Kinross. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 58.7% in Kinross.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (426 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clackmannan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68 (band D) versus 62.2 (band D) in Kinross. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,449 in Kinross. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43.5% in Kinross.
Kinross has more energy-efficient housing — 43.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £30,194 in Kinross. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 43 in Kinross. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 73.2% in Kinross. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 60.1% in Kinross.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Kinross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 5,120 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £30,194 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 25.4% |
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