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Living in Kilmacolm

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

At a glance

Kilmacolm is a village in , Scotland with a population of 4,000. The average house price is £108,376 and the overall crime rate is 1452.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kilmacolm ranks

Population

4,000

Avg House Price

£108,376

Crime Rate

1452.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

88%

Avg Download Speed

247 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,215

Median Age

39.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (23 Years)

Kilmacolm 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 Kilmacolm is 1452.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kilmacolm: 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

Kilmacolm averages 247 Mbps — 147% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kilmacolm homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 48.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	E
Average EPC Score	52.8
% Rated C or Above	48.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,554

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,000
Median Age	39.4
Median Household Income	£29,215
Employment Rate	73.5%
Owner Occupied	63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kilmacolm?

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

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

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

Is Kilmacolm a safe place to live?

Kilmacolm has a recorded crime rate of 1452.5 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 Kilmacolm?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Kilmacolm?

Average broadband download speeds in Kilmacolm are around 247 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 75.1% of premises.

How big is Kilmacolm?

Kilmacolm is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,000.

Most compared with

How does Kilmacolm stack up against its neighbours?

Beith

Kilmacolm

House price: £132,002 · £108,376
Crime rate: 1963.9 · 1452.5
Distance: 9.9 mi

Bishopton

Kilmacolm

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 2843 · 1452.5
Distance: 5.0 mi

Bridge of Weir

Kilmacolm

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 3143.8 · 1452.5
Distance: 3.3 mi

Dalry

Kilmacolm

House price: £132,002 · £108,376
Crime rate: 2213.1 · 1452.5
Distance: 13.4 mi

Dumbarton

Kilmacolm

House price: £120,597 · £108,376
Crime rate: 474.8 · 1452.5
Distance: 4.6 mi

Erskine

Kilmacolm

House price: £156,798 · £108,376
Crime rate: 872.4 · 1452.5
Distance: 7.0 mi

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