Cockenzie vs Loanhead and Bilston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Loanhead And Bilston wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Loanhead And Bilston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Loanhead And Bilston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockenzie
£281,427
Loanhead and Bilston
£277,911
Crime Rate
Cockenzie
1285.6
Loanhead and Bilston
985.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockenzie
71.4%
Loanhead and Bilston
74.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cockenzie
465.7
Loanhead and Bilston
353.7
EPC Rating
Cockenzie
59.2
Loanhead and Bilston
69.8
Median Income
Cockenzie
£25,528
Loanhead and Bilston
£35,483
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Cockenzie commands an average of £281,427, compared with £277,911 in Loanhead And Bilston – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Cockenzie is a flat at £164,424, while in Loanhead And Bilston it is a flat at £159,354.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Cockenzie (£530,642 vs £483,407).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cockenzie prices grew faster — 127% vs 122%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Loanhead And Bilston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 985.1 per 1,000 versus 1,285.6 per 1,000 in Cockenzie. The most common crime category in Cockenzie is other-crime, while in Loanhead And Bilston it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Loanhead And Bilston, where 74.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Cockenzie. There are 41 schools in Cockenzie and 39 in Loanhead And Bilston.
Cockenzie School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 41 schools (34 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Loanhead and Bilston School Inspection Breakdown
74.3% of 39 schools (33 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cockenzie | Loanhead and Bilston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 39 |
| Primary | 34 | 33 |
| Secondary | 7 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 74.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.7 Mbps in Cockenzie and 353.7 Mbps in Loanhead And Bilston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Cockenzie and 99.6% in Loanhead And Bilston. Gigabit availability stands at 92.1% in Cockenzie and 65.1% in Loanhead And Bilston.
Cockenzie is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (466 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Loanhead And Bilston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Cockenzie averages 59.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Cockenzie and £1,453 in Loanhead And Bilston. 62.5% of homes in Cockenzie have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Loanhead And Bilston.
Loanhead And Bilston has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,483 in Loanhead And Bilston and £25,528 in Cockenzie. The median age is 41.8 in Cockenzie and 45.8 in Loanhead And Bilston. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Cockenzie versus 68.3% in Loanhead And Bilston. Employment rates stand at 75.2% in Cockenzie and 70.8% in Loanhead And Bilston.
| Indicator | Cockenzie | Loanhead and Bilston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,470 | 7,770 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £25,528 | £35,483 |
| Employment Rate | 75.2% | 70.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 25.4% |
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