Falkirk vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Harthill is about 9% cheaper on average. Falkirk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falkirk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falkirk
£165,479
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
Falkirk
119.4
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falkirk
94.7%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Falkirk
432
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
Falkirk
62
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
Falkirk
£26,354
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Harthill is £151,310, which is 9% less than Falkirk at £165,479. The most affordable entry point in Falkirk is a flat at £99,408, while in Harthill it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Falkirk (£99,408 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Falkirk prices grew faster — 144% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Falkirk (119.4 per 1,000) compared to Harthill (8,827.3 per 1,000), a 7293% difference. The most common crime category in Falkirk is other-crime, while in Harthill 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 ScotlandFalkirk has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Harthill. Falkirk has 59 schools in total, while Harthill has 154.
Falkirk School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harthill School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Falkirk | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 154 |
| Primary | 50 | 127 |
| Secondary | 9 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Falkirk offers faster average downloads at 432.0 Mbps, compared to 397.8 Mbps in Harthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Falkirk and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Falkirk and 77% in Harthill.
Falkirk is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (432 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Falkirk are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 62 (band D) versus 55.9 (band D) in Harthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,311 in Falkirk and £1,730 in Harthill. 31.3% of homes in Falkirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Harthill.
Harthill has more energy-efficient housing — 48.3% reach band C or above, vs 31.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,526 in Harthill and £26,354 in Falkirk. The median age is 42.9 in Falkirk and 40.6 in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 78% in Falkirk and 72.1% in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 60.3% in Falkirk versus 59.8% in Harthill.
| Indicator | Falkirk | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,030 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,354 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 19.6% |
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