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Hallglen vs Stirling

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricHallglenStirling
Total Schools5948
Primary5040
Secondary98
% Top two bands94.7%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.

IndicatorHallglenStirling
Population3,18049,830
Median Age38.642.6
Median Household Income£27,573£28,099
Employment Rate74.2%72.6%
Owner Occupied61.6%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified34.5%27.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hallglen and Stirling?
Hallglen and Stirling are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hallglen or Stirling?
Hallglen is cheaper, with an average house price of £165,479.
Is Hallglen or Stirling safer?
Stirling has the lower crime rate at 127.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hallglen or Stirling?
Stirling has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 97.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Hallglen or Stirling?
Hallglen has faster average broadband at 388.6 Mbps.

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