Town comparison
Beith vs Eaglesham
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Beith wins on house prices with a 54% gap. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beith
£132,002
Eaglesham
£288,728
Crime Rate
Beith
1963.9
Eaglesham
1206.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beith
90.9%
Eaglesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beith
388.8
Eaglesham
426.7
EPC Rating
Beith
58.8
Eaglesham
47.3
Median Income
Beith
£32,455
Eaglesham
£25,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £132,002 in Beith – a difference of 54%. The most affordable entry point in Beith is a flat at £84,787, while in Eaglesham it is a flat at £165,371.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Eaglesham (£244,005 vs £120,216).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Beith prices grew faster — 105% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Eaglesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 versus 1,963.9 per 1,000 in Beith. The most common crime category in Beith is other-crime, while in Eaglesham it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Eaglesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Beith. There are 59 schools in Beith and 32 in Eaglesham.
Beith School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beith | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 32 |
| Primary | 51 | 25 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham and 388.8 Mbps in Beith. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.7% of premises in Beith and 92.6% in Eaglesham. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Beith and 83.7% in Eaglesham.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (427 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beith leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 58.8 (D), while Eaglesham averages 47.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,365 in Beith and £1,542 in Eaglesham. 54.3% of homes in Beith have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.9% in Eaglesham.
Beith has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,455 in Beith and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 41.7 in Beith and 37.4 in Eaglesham. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Beith versus 58.4% in Eaglesham. Employment rates stand at 77.5% in Beith and 76% in Eaglesham.
| Indicator | Beith | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,040 | 3,400 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 37.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,455 | £25,916 |
| Employment Rate | 77.5% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 58.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 23.6% |
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