Beith vs Kilwinning
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Beith is about 0% cheaper on average. Kilwinning has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beith edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beith
£132,002
Kilwinning
£132,002
Crime Rate
Beith
1963.9
Kilwinning
720.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beith
90.9%
Kilwinning
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Beith
388.8
Kilwinning
427.3
EPC Rating
Beith
58.8
Kilwinning
66.1
Median Income
Beith
£32,455
Kilwinning
£32,130
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Beith is £132,002, which is 0% less than Kilwinning at £132,002. The most affordable entry point in Beith is a flat at £84,787, while in Kilwinning it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Beith (£258,273 vs £258,273).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Beith prices grew faster — 105% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Kilwinning (720.7 per 1,000) compared to Beith (1,963.9 per 1,000), a 172% difference. The most common crime category in Beith is other-crime, while in Kilwinning 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 ScotlandBeith has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Kilwinning. Beith has 59 schools in total, while Kilwinning has 59.
Beith School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilwinning School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beith | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 59 |
| Primary | 51 | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kilwinning offers faster average downloads at 427.3 Mbps, compared to 388.8 Mbps in Beith. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.7% of premises in Beith and 98.8% in Kilwinning. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Beith and 82.8% in Kilwinning.
Kilwinning is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (427 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilwinning are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.1 (band D) versus 58.8 (band D) in Beith. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,365 in Beith and £1,595 in Kilwinning. 54.3% of homes in Beith have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kilwinning.
Beith has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,455 in Beith and £32,130 in Kilwinning. The median age is 41.7 in Beith and 44.4 in Kilwinning. Employment rates stand at 77.5% in Beith and 72.3% in Kilwinning. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Beith versus 56.8% in Kilwinning.
| Indicator | Beith | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,040 | 16,460 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,455 | £32,130 |
| Employment Rate | 77.5% | 72.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 25.2% |
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