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Living in Larbert and Stenhousemuir: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Larbert and Stenhousemuir scores 61/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Healthcare is where Larbert and Stenhousemuir most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the FK2 postcode district, Larbert and Stenhousemuir ranks 3rd.

On healthcare specifically, Larbert and Stenhousemuir sits 15 points above the FK2 district figure of 67/100. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (87) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: FK2 postcode district.

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Larbert and Stenhousemuir scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 39

Services

Schools
53
10 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Outstanding8Good
  • Carron Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Larbert High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2017
    Outstanding
  • Bainsford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2011
    Good
  • Carronshore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2010
    Good
  • Easter Carmuirs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2011
    Good
  • Kinnaird Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2012
    Good
  • Ladeside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2011
    Good
  • Langlees Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2012
    Good
  • Larbert Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2011
    Good
  • Stenhousemuir Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
82
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary84.4 mi
Community Paramedic Service88.1 mi
Hexham General Hospital98.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust72.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
5 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km
GP capacity1,324 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Scotland.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Falkirk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 558 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.4%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary25.8%
Degree-level (Level 4+) qualifications31.3%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in Scotland
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
77
Council tax Falkirk · 2025-26
A £1,051
B £1,227
C £1,402
D £1,577
E £2,072
F £2,563
G £3,088
H £3,864
Energy South Scotland region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Scottish Water
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Larbert 0.7 mi
Camelon 1.5 mi
Falkirk Grahamston 2.2 mi
J8 M9 1 mi
J2 M876 1.2 mi
J7 M9 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 56
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not published for Scotland

Sold-price data isn't available for Larbert and Stenhousemuir. HM Land Registry's Price Paid dataset covers England and Wales only. Scottish sales are recorded separately by Registers of Scotland, which we don't yet include. This is a gap in the data we hold, not a sign of an inactive market.

Nearby places

Camelon 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Falkirk 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Airth 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hallglen 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Plean 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bonnybridge 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Laurieston 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Denny 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dunipace 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cowie 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dennyloanhead 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shieldhill 47 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Larbert and Stenhousemuir a nice place to live?

Larbert and Stenhousemuir is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Larbert and Stenhousemuir is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Larbert and Stenhousemuir?

Among the top-rated schools in Larbert and Stenhousemuir are Carron Primary School and Larbert High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Larbert and Stenhousemuir in total.

Postcode districts in Larbert and Stenhousemuir

FK2 59 ⇄
FK5 59 ⇄

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