Bishopton vs Erskine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bishopton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Erskine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopton
£156,798
Erskine
£156,798
Crime Rate
Bishopton
2843.0
Erskine
872.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopton
94.8%
Erskine
94.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopton
435.4
Erskine
443.8
EPC Rating
Bishopton
63.5
Erskine
64.1
Median Income
Bishopton
£28,058
Erskine
£28,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Erskine commands an average of £156,798, compared with £156,798 in Bishopton – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopton is a flat at £102,343, while in Erskine it is a flat at £102,343.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bishopton (£348,270 vs £348,270).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bishopton prices grew faster — 119% vs 119%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandErskine has a crime rate of 872.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 226% lower than Bishopton at 2,843 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopton is other-crime, while in Erskine 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 Bishopton, where 94.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 94.8% in Erskine. There are 63 schools in Bishopton and 63 in Erskine.
Bishopton School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopton | Erskine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 63 |
| Primary | 52 | 52 |
| Secondary | 11 | 11 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 94.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.8 Mbps in Erskine and 435.4 Mbps in Bishopton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Bishopton and 94.9% in Erskine. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Bishopton and 87.3% in Erskine.
Erskine is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (444 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Erskine, scoring 64.1 on average (band D) compared to 63.5 (band D) in Bishopton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bishopton and £1,419 in Erskine. 37.4% of homes in Bishopton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.6% in Erskine.
Bishopton has more energy-efficient housing — 37.4% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,137 in Erskine and £28,058 in Bishopton. The median age is 43.4 in Bishopton and 43.7 in Erskine. Employment rates stand at 76.7% in Bishopton and 73.4% in Erskine. Owner-occupancy is 64.2% in Bishopton versus 68.9% in Erskine. Bishopton has a population of 5,330 and Erskine has 17,370.
| Indicator | Bishopton | Erskine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,330 | 17,370 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058 | £28,137 |
| Employment Rate | 76.7% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.9% | 31.7% |
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