Dumbarton vs Vale of Leven

Property in Vale Of Leven commands an average of £120,597, compared with £120,597 in Dumbarton – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Dumbarton is a flat at £90,542, while in Vale Of Leven it is a flat at £90,542.

Vale Of Leven has a crime rate of 412.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Dumbarton at 474.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dumbarton is other-crime, while in Vale Of Leven it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Families may prefer Dumbarton, where 94.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 94.9% in Vale Of Leven. There are 40 schools in Dumbarton and 40 in Vale Of Leven.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 410.8 Mbps in Dumbarton and 410.0 Mbps in Vale Of Leven. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Dumbarton and 94.8% in Vale Of Leven. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Dumbarton and 78.7% in Vale Of Leven.

→Dumbarton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Dumbarton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.2 (D), while Vale Of Leven averages 53 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,557 in Dumbarton and £1,349 in Vale Of Leven. 36.7% of homes in Dumbarton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.5% in Vale Of Leven.

→Vale Of Leven has more energy-efficient housing — 47.5% reach band C or above, vs 36.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,492 in Vale Of Leven and £31,337 in Dumbarton. The median age is 44.1 in Dumbarton and 39.5 in Vale Of Leven. Owner-occupancy is 60% in Dumbarton versus 65.3% in Vale Of Leven. Employment rates stand at 69.5% in Dumbarton and 75.3% in Vale Of Leven.

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