Clackmannan vs Tillicoultry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Clackmannan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Tillicoultry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clackmannan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Tillicoultry
£165,447
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Tillicoultry
645.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Tillicoultry
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Tillicoultry
439.9
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Tillicoultry
65.5
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Tillicoultry
£32,664
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £165,447, Clackmannan undercuts Tillicoultry (£165,447) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Tillicoultry it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Clackmannan (£307,938 vs £307,938).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Clackmannan prices grew faster — 140% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandTillicoultry has a crime rate of 645.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82% lower than Clackmannan at 1,175.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Tillicoultry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 24 schools in Clackmannan, 65.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tillicoultry, which has 24 schools, the figure is 65.2%.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tillicoultry School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 24 |
| Primary | 20 | 20 |
| Secondary | 4 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tillicoultry averages 439.9 Mbps – ahead of Clackmannan's 426.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 98.6% in Tillicoultry. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 84.5% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (440 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clackmannan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68 (D), while Tillicoultry averages 65.5 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,378 in Tillicoultry. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,632 in Clackmannan and £32,664 in Tillicoultry. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 44.2 in Tillicoultry. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 65.5% in Tillicoultry. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 73.4% in Tillicoultry.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 5,900 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £32,664 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 37.3% |
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