Hallglen vs Stirling
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hallglen wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Stirling has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stirling edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hallglen
£165,479
Stirling
£226,087
Crime Rate
Hallglen
3868.6
Stirling
127.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hallglen
94.7%
Stirling
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
Hallglen
388.6
Stirling
341.2
EPC Rating
Hallglen
50.6
Stirling
61.3
Median Income
Hallglen
£27,573
Stirling
£28,099
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £165,479, Hallglen undercuts Stirling (£226,087) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hallglen is a flat at £99,408, while in Stirling it is a flat at £140,585.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Stirling (£140,585 vs £99,408).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Hallglen prices grew faster — 144% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Stirling experience less crime overall, with a rate of 127.5 per 1,000 versus 3,868.6 per 1,000 in Hallglen. The most common crime category in Hallglen is other-crime, while in Stirling 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 ScotlandOf the 59 schools in Hallglen, 94.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stirling, which has 48 schools, the figure is 97.8%.
Hallglen School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stirling School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hallglen | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 48 |
| Primary | 50 | 40 |
| Secondary | 9 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 97.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hallglen averages 388.6 Mbps – ahead of Stirling's 341.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.8% of premises in Hallglen and 91.3% in Stirling. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Hallglen and 62% in Stirling.
Hallglen is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (389 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stirling leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.3 (D), while Hallglen averages 50.6 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Hallglen and £1,484 in Stirling. 32.5% of homes in Hallglen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.3% in Stirling.
Stirling has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 32.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,099 in Stirling and £27,573 in Hallglen. The median age is 38.6 in Hallglen and 42.6 in Stirling. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Hallglen versus 70.1% in Stirling. Employment rates stand at 74.2% in Hallglen and 72.6% in Stirling.
| Indicator | Hallglen | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 49,830 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,573 | £28,099 |
| Employment Rate | 74.2% | 72.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 27.7% |
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