Fauldhouse vs Stonehouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stonehouse wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Fauldhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fauldhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Stonehouse
£175,976
Crime Rate
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Stonehouse
4721.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Stonehouse
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Fauldhouse
462.9
Stonehouse
421
EPC Rating
Fauldhouse
63
Stonehouse
53.1
Median Income
Fauldhouse
£29,990
Stonehouse
£34,010
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Fauldhouse commands an average of £217,827, compared with £175,976 in Stonehouse – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Fauldhouse is a flat at £123,221, while in Stonehouse it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Fauldhouse (£123,221 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Fauldhouse prices grew faster — 142% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Fauldhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,040.8 per 1,000 versus 4,721.1 per 1,000 in Stonehouse. The most common crime category in Fauldhouse is violent-crime, while in Stonehouse it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Fauldhouse's most common crime is violent crime; in Stonehouse it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Fauldhouse, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Stonehouse. There are 86 schools in Fauldhouse and 151 in Stonehouse.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stonehouse School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fauldhouse | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 151 |
| Primary | 73 | 132 |
| Secondary | 13 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Fauldhouse and 421.0 Mbps in Stonehouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Fauldhouse and 94.7% in Stonehouse. Gigabit availability stands at 91.4% in Fauldhouse and 82% in Stonehouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (463 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fauldhouse leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63 (D), while Stonehouse averages 53.1 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Fauldhouse and £1,330 in Stonehouse. 50.8% of homes in Fauldhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.9% in Stonehouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 37.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,010 in Stonehouse and £29,990 in Fauldhouse. The median age is 43.3 in Fauldhouse and 39.5 in Stonehouse. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Fauldhouse versus 57.3% in Stonehouse. Employment rates stand at 77.7% in Fauldhouse and 73% in Stonehouse.
| Indicator | Fauldhouse | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,780 | 5,500 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,990 | £34,010 |
| Employment Rate | 77.7% | 73% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 57.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 25% |
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