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Living in Greenock

A snapshot of life in Greenock, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Greenock is a town in , Scotland with a population of 67,650. The average house price is £108,376 and the overall crime rate is 85.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Greenock ranks

Population

67,650

Avg House Price

£108,376

Crime Rate

85.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

88%

Avg Download Speed

417 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£24,995

Median Age

39.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Greenock's detached homes (£295,285) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£83,352).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Greenock prices have risen 71% over the last 21 years (£63,434 → £108,376).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£295,285	£295,285	1362
Semi-Detached	£149,259	£149,259	1362
Terraced	£121,614	£121,614	1362
Flat	£83,352	£83,352	1362

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Greenock is 85.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Greenock: other crime (19% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	28
Primary	21
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	88%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aileymill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
All Saints Primary School	Primary	Good
Ardgowan Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Clydeview Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Craigmarloch School	Primary	Good
Gourock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Inverclyde Academy	Secondary	Good
Inverkip Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Kilmacolm Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
King's Oak Primary School	Primary	Good
Lady Alice Primary School	Primary	Good
Lomond View Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Moorfoot Primary School	Primary	Good
Newark Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Notre Dame High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Port Glasgow High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Andrew's Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Columba's High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Francis' Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St John's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Joseph's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Mary's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Michael's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Ninian's Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Patrick's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Stephen's High School	Secondary	Good
Wemyss Bay Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Whinhill Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Greenock averages 417 Mbps — 317% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Greenock homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 44% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	E
Average EPC Score	52.5
% Rated C or Above	44%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,490

Demographics & Economy

Population	67,650
Median Age	39.3
Median Household Income	£24,995
Employment Rate	78%
Owner Occupied	57.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Greenock?

The average house price in Greenock is £108,376 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Greenock?

The most affordable entry point in Greenock is a flat, with an average price of £83,352.

Is Greenock a safe place to live?

Greenock has a recorded crime rate of 85.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Greenock?

Greenock has 28 schools in total, with 88% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Greenock?

Average broadband download speeds in Greenock are around 417 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.2% of premises.

How big is Greenock?

Greenock is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 67,650.

Most compared with

How does Greenock stack up against its neighbours?

Beith

Greenock

House price: £132,002 · £108,376
Crime rate: 1963.9 · 85.9
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bishopton

Greenock

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 2843 · 85.9
Distance: 10.2 mi

Bridge of Weir

Greenock

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 3143.8 · 85.9
Distance: 9.2 mi

Dumbarton

Greenock

House price: £120,597 · £108,376
Crime rate: 474.8 · 85.9
Distance: 7.7 mi

Erskine

Greenock

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 872.4 · 85.9
Distance: 12.4 mi

Garelochhead

Greenock

House price: £180,443 · £108,376
Crime rate: 1776.8 · 85.9
Distance: 9.6 mi

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