East Calder vs Fauldhouse

At £217,827, East Calder undercuts Fauldhouse (£217,827) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in East Calder is a flat at £123,221, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.

East Calder has a crime rate of 2,763.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Fauldhouse at 3,040.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Calder is violent-crime, while in Fauldhouse it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 86 schools in East Calder, 91.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fauldhouse, which has 86 schools, the figure is 91.5%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Fauldhouse averages 462.9 Mbps – ahead of East Calder's 423.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in East Calder and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in East Calder and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.

→Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (463 vs 423 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

East Calder leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.6 (D), while Fauldhouse averages 63 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,581 in East Calder and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 37.4% of homes in East Calder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.

→Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 37.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,317 in East Calder and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 45 in East Calder and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 55.6% in East Calder versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 71.5% in East Calder and 77.7% in Fauldhouse.

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