Bishopton vs Eaglesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bishopton wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopton
£156,798
Eaglesham
£288,728
Crime Rate
Bishopton
2843.0
Eaglesham
1206.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopton
94.8%
Eaglesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopton
435.4
Eaglesham
426.7
EPC Rating
Bishopton
63.5
Eaglesham
47.3
Median Income
Bishopton
£28,058
Eaglesham
£25,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £156,798 in Bishopton – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopton is a flat at £102,343, while in Eaglesham it is a flat at £165,371.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £102,343).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bishopton prices grew faster — 119% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Eaglesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 versus 2,843 per 1,000 in Bishopton. The most common crime category in Bishopton 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 94.8% in Bishopton. There are 63 schools in Bishopton and 32 in Eaglesham.
Bishopton School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 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 | Bishopton | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 32 |
| Primary | 52 | 25 |
| Secondary | 11 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.4 Mbps in Bishopton and 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Bishopton and 92.6% in Eaglesham. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Bishopton and 83.7% in Eaglesham.
Bishopton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (435 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 63.5 (D), while Eaglesham averages 47.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bishopton and £1,542 in Eaglesham. 37.4% of homes in Bishopton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.9% in Eaglesham.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 37.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058 in Bishopton and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 43.4 in Bishopton and 37.4 in Eaglesham. Owner-occupancy is 64.2% in Bishopton versus 58.4% in Eaglesham. Employment rates stand at 76.7% in Bishopton and 76% in Eaglesham.
| Indicator | Bishopton | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,330 | 3,400 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 37.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058 | £25,916 |
| Employment Rate | 76.7% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% | 58.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.9% | 23.6% |
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