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Living in Neilston

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

At a glance

Neilston is a village in , Scotland with a population of 5,170. The average house price is £288,728 and the overall crime rate is 793.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Neilston ranks

Population

5,170

Avg House Price

£288,728

Crime Rate

793.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

416 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,885

Median Age

39.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Neilston's detached homes (£510,691) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£165,371).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Neilston prices have risen 105% over the last 21 years (£140,624 → £288,728).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£510,691	£510,691	1641
Semi-Detached	£308,542	£308,542	1641
Terraced	£244,005	£244,005	1641
Flat	£165,371	£165,371	1641

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Neilston is 793.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Neilston: other crime (20% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	25
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barrhead High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Braidbar Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Busby Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Calderwood Lodge P School	Primary	Outstanding
Carlibar Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Carolside Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Crookfur Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Cross Arthurlie Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Eaglesham Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Eastwood High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Giffnock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Hillview Primary School	Primary	Good
Isobel Mair School	Primary	Outstanding
Kirkhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Maidenhill Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Mearns Castle High School	Secondary	Outstanding
Mearns Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Neilston Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Netherlee Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Our Lady Of The Missions Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Cadoc's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Clare's Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St John's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Joseph's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Luke's High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Mark's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Ninian's High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Thomas' Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Thornliebank Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Uplawmoor Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Williamwood High School	Secondary	No rating available
Woodfarm High School	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Neilston averages 416 Mbps — 316% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Neilston homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 41.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	E
Average EPC Score	53.3
% Rated C or Above	41.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,387

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,170
Median Age	39.6
Median Household Income	£27,885
Employment Rate	73.6%
Owner Occupied	57.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Neilston?

The average house price in Neilston is £288,728 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Neilston is a flat, with an average price of £165,371.

Is Neilston a safe place to live?

Neilston has a recorded crime rate of 793.4 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 Neilston?

Neilston has 32 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Neilston?

Average broadband download speeds in Neilston are around 416 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.1% of premises.

How big is Neilston?

Neilston is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 5,170.

Most compared with

How does Neilston stack up against its neighbours?

Beith

Neilston

House price: £132,002 · £288,728
Crime rate: 1963.9 · 793.4
Distance: 8.3 mi

Bishopton

Neilston

House price: £156,798 · £288,728
Crime rate: 2843 · 793.4
Distance: 9.1 mi

Bridge of Weir

Neilston

House price: £156,798 · £288,728
Crime rate: 3143.8 · 793.4
Distance: 7.7 mi

Dalry

Neilston

House price: £132,002 · £288,728
Crime rate: 2213.1 · 793.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Darvel

Neilston

House price: £127,807 · £288,728
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 793.4
Distance: 13.2 mi

Dumbarton

Neilston

House price: £120,597 · £288,728
Crime rate: 474.8 · 793.4
Distance: 12.5 mi

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