Dunblane vs Tillicoultry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Tillicoultry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Tillicoultry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunblane edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunblane
£226,087
Tillicoultry
£165,447
Crime Rate
Dunblane
675.3
Tillicoultry
645.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunblane
97.8%
Tillicoultry
65.2%
Avg Download Speed
Dunblane
89.5
Tillicoultry
439.9
EPC Rating
Dunblane
60.1
Tillicoultry
65.5
Median Income
Dunblane
£36,198
Tillicoultry
£32,664
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Dunblane commands an average of £226,087, compared with £165,447 in Tillicoultry – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Dunblane is a flat at £140,585, while in Tillicoultry it is a flat at £93,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Dunblane (£140,585 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Tillicoultry prices grew faster — 140% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandTillicoultry has a crime rate of 645.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Dunblane at 675.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunblane is other-crime, while in Tillicoultry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Dunblane's most common crime is other crime; in Tillicoultry it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Dunblane, where 97.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 65.2% in Tillicoultry. There are 48 schools in Dunblane and 24 in Tillicoultry.
Dunblane School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 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 | Dunblane | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 48 | 24 |
| Primary | 40 | 20 |
| Secondary | 8 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 97.8% | 65.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.9 Mbps in Tillicoultry and 89.5 Mbps in Dunblane. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.3% of premises in Dunblane and 98.6% in Tillicoultry. Gigabit availability stands at 4.4% in Dunblane and 84.5% in Tillicoultry.
Tillicoultry is the faster of the two by 392% on average download speed (440 vs 90 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tillicoultry, scoring 65.5 on average (band D) compared to 60.1 (band D) in Dunblane. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,610 in Dunblane and £1,378 in Tillicoultry. 29.7% of homes in Dunblane 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 29.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,198 in Dunblane and £32,664 in Tillicoultry. The median age is 42.2 in Dunblane and 44.2 in Tillicoultry. Employment rates stand at 69.3% in Dunblane and 73.4% in Tillicoultry. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Dunblane versus 65.5% in Tillicoultry. Dunblane has a population of 9,410 and Tillicoultry has 5,900.
| Indicator | Dunblane | Tillicoultry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,410 | 5,900 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,198 | £32,664 |
| Employment Rate | 69.3% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.6% | 37.3% |
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