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Living in Kirkintilloch

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

At a glance

Kirkintilloch is a town in , Scotland with a population of 29,450. The average house price is £258,589 and the overall crime rate is 149.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kirkintilloch ranks

Population

29,450

Avg House Price

£258,589

Crime Rate

149.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

94.7%

Avg Download Speed

435 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,291

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kirkintilloch's detached homes (£502,634) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£152,660).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Kirkintilloch prices have risen 110% over the last 21 years (£123,265 → £258,589).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£502,634	£502,634	1749
Semi-Detached	£288,182	£288,182	1749
Terraced	£212,591	£212,591	1749
Flat	£152,660	£152,660	1749

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kirkintilloch is 149.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kirkintilloch: vehicle crime (21% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	44
Primary	35
Secondary	9
% Top two bands	94.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Baldernock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Baljaffray Primary School	Primary	Good
Balmuildy Primary School	Primary	Good
Bearsden Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Bearsden Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bishopbriggs Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Boclair Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Castlehill Primary School	Primary	Good
Clober Primary School	Primary	Good
Colquhoun Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Craigdhu Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Craighead Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Douglas Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
East Dunbartonshire Central School	Primary	No rating available
Gartconner Primary School	Primary	Good
Harestanes Primary School	Primary	Good
Hillhead Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Family Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Killermont Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Kirkintilloch High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Lairdsland Primary School	Primary	Good
Lennoxtown Primary School	Primary	Good
Lenzie Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Lenzie Meadow Primary School	Primary	Good
Meadowburn Gaelic Unit	Primary	Good
Meadowburn Primary School	Primary	Good
Millersneuk Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Milngavie Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Mosshead Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Oxgang Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Secondary Wellbeing	Secondary	Outstanding
St Helen's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Machan's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Matthew's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Nicholas' Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Ninian's High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Thomas Muir Primary	Primary	No rating available
Torrance Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Turnbull High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Twechar Primary School	Primary	Good
Wester Cleddens Primary	Primary	Outstanding
Westerton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Woodland View School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Kirkintilloch averages 435 Mbps — 335% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kirkintilloch homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 58% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	59.7
% Rated C or Above	58%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,476

Demographics & Economy

Population	29,450
Median Age	42
Median Household Income	£29,291
Employment Rate	73.4%
Owner Occupied	60.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kirkintilloch?

The average house price in Kirkintilloch is £258,589 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Kirkintilloch is a flat, with an average price of £152,660.

Is Kirkintilloch a safe place to live?

Kirkintilloch has a recorded crime rate of 149.3 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 Kirkintilloch?

Kirkintilloch has 44 schools in total, with 94.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Kirkintilloch?

Average broadband download speeds in Kirkintilloch are around 435 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.1% of premises.

How big is Kirkintilloch?

Kirkintilloch is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 29,450.

Most compared with

How does Kirkintilloch stack up against its neighbours?

Bishopton

Kirkintilloch

House price: £156,798 · £258,589
Crime rate: 2843 · 149.3
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bonnybridge

Kirkintilloch

House price: £165,479 · £258,589
Crime rate: 479.4 · 149.3
Distance: 10.4 mi

Cleland

Kirkintilloch

House price: £151,310 · £258,589
Crime rate: 10124.6 · 149.3
Distance: 12.6 mi

Eaglesham

Kirkintilloch

House price: £288,728 · £258,589
Crime rate: 1206.5 · 149.3
Distance: 14.3 mi

East Kilbride

Kirkintilloch

House price: £175,976 · £258,589
Crime rate: 345.7 · 149.3
Distance: 12.2 mi

Erskine

Kirkintilloch

House price: £156,798 · £258,589
Crime rate: 872.4 · 149.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

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