Clackmannan vs Tullibody
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clackmannan wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Tullibody has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clackmannan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Clackmannan
£165,447
Tullibody
£165,447
Crime Rate
Clackmannan
1175.9
Tullibody
406.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Clackmannan
65.2%
Tullibody
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Clackmannan
426.3
Tullibody
426.3
EPC Rating
Clackmannan
68
Tullibody
68
Median Income
Clackmannan
£35,632
Tullibody
£36,103
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Tullibody commands an average of £165,447, compared with £165,447 in Clackmannan – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Clackmannan is a flat at £93,205, while in Tullibody 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 ScotlandResidents of Tullibody experience less crime overall, with a rate of 406.6 per 1,000 versus 1,175.9 per 1,000 in Clackmannan. The most common crime category in Clackmannan is violent-crime, while in Tullibody 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Clackmannan, where 65.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Tullibody. There are 24 schools in Clackmannan and 24 in Tullibody.
Clackmannan School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tullibody School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Clackmannan | Tullibody |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 24 |
| Primary | 20 | 20 |
| Secondary | 4 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.3 Mbps in Clackmannan and 426.3 Mbps in Tullibody. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Clackmannan and 95.6% in Tullibody. Gigabit availability stands at 82.6% in Clackmannan and 82.6% in Tullibody.
Clackmannan is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clackmannan, scoring 68 on average (band D) compared to 68 (band D) in Tullibody. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Clackmannan and £1,567 in Tullibody. 34.4% of homes in Clackmannan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.8% in Tullibody.
Tullibody has more energy-efficient housing — 37.8% reach band C or above, vs 34.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,103 in Tullibody and £35,632 in Clackmannan. The median age is 45.1 in Clackmannan and 45.1 in Tullibody. Employment rates stand at 77.9% in Clackmannan and 72.7% in Tullibody. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Clackmannan versus 69.6% in Tullibody. Clackmannan has a population of 3,240 and Tullibody has 9,370.
| Indicator | Clackmannan | Tullibody |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,240 | 9,370 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,632 | £36,103 |
| Employment Rate | 77.9% | 72.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.6% | 35.7% |
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