Fauldhouse vs Hallglen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hallglen wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Fauldhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hallglen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Hallglen
£165,479
Crime Rate
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Hallglen
3868.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Hallglen
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Fauldhouse
462.9
Hallglen
388.6
EPC Rating
Fauldhouse
63
Hallglen
50.6
Median Income
Fauldhouse
£29,990
Hallglen
£27,573
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Fauldhouse commands an average of £217,827, compared with £165,479 in Hallglen – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Fauldhouse is a flat at £123,221, while in Hallglen it is a flat at £99,408.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Fauldhouse (£123,221 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Hallglen prices grew faster — 144% vs 142%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Fauldhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,040.8 per 1,000 versus 3,868.6 per 1,000 in Hallglen. The most common crime category in Fauldhouse is violent-crime, while in Hallglen it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Fauldhouse's most common crime is violent crime; in Hallglen it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Hallglen, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.5% in Fauldhouse. There are 86 schools in Fauldhouse and 59 in Hallglen.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hallglen School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fauldhouse | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 59 |
| Primary | 73 | 50 |
| Secondary | 13 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Fauldhouse and 388.6 Mbps in Hallglen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Fauldhouse and 88.8% in Hallglen. Gigabit availability stands at 91.4% in Fauldhouse and 75.2% in Hallglen.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (463 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fauldhouse, scoring 63 on average (band D) compared to 50.6 (band E) in Hallglen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Fauldhouse and £1,370 in Hallglen. 50.8% of homes in Fauldhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 32.5% in Hallglen.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 32.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,990 in Fauldhouse and £27,573 in Hallglen. The median age is 43.3 in Fauldhouse and 38.6 in Hallglen. Employment rates stand at 77.7% in Fauldhouse and 74.2% in Hallglen. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Fauldhouse versus 61.6% in Hallglen. Fauldhouse has a population of 4,780 and Hallglen has 3,180.
| Indicator | Fauldhouse | Hallglen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,780 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 38.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,990 | £27,573 |
| Employment Rate | 77.7% | 74.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 34.5% |
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