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Clackmannan vs Tillicoultry

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Tillicoultry 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.

Of 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.

MetricClackmannanTillicoultry
Total Schools2424
Primary2020
Secondary44
% Top two bands65.2%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.

IndicatorClackmannanTillicoultry
Population3,2405,900
Median Age45.144.2
Median Household Income£35,632£32,664
Employment Rate77.9%73.4%
Owner Occupied64.7%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.6%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Clackmannan and Tillicoultry?
Clackmannan and Tillicoultry are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Clackmannan or Tillicoultry?
Clackmannan is cheaper, with an average house price of £165,447.
Is Clackmannan or Tillicoultry safer?
Tillicoultry has the lower crime rate at 645.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Clackmannan or Tillicoultry?
Clackmannan has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 65.2%.
Which has faster broadband, Clackmannan or Tillicoultry?
Tillicoultry has faster average broadband at 439.9 Mbps.

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