Bishopton vs Glasgow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bishopton wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Glasgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopton
£156,798
Glasgow
£186,692
Crime Rate
Bishopton
2843.0
Glasgow
85.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopton
94.8%
Glasgow
86.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopton
435.4
Glasgow
457.5
EPC Rating
Bishopton
63.5
Glasgow
63.3
Median Income
Bishopton
£28,058
Glasgow
£33,083
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Glasgow commands an average of £186,692, compared with £156,798 in Bishopton – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopton is a flat at £102,343, while in Glasgow it is a flat at £158,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Glasgow (£158,274 vs £102,343).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bishopton prices grew faster — 119% vs 109%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Glasgow experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85.2 per 1,000 versus 2,843 per 1,000 in Bishopton. The most common crime category in Bishopton is other-crime, while in Glasgow 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 86.3% in Glasgow. There are 63 schools in Bishopton and 192 in Glasgow.
Bishopton School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Glasgow School Inspection Breakdown
86.3% of 192 schools (154 primary, 38 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopton | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 192 |
| Primary | 52 | 154 |
| Secondary | 11 | 38 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 86.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.5 Mbps in Glasgow and 435.4 Mbps in Bishopton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Bishopton and 96.6% in Glasgow. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Bishopton and 90.1% in Glasgow.
Glasgow is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (458 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishopton, scoring 63.5 on average (band D) compared to 63.3 (band D) in Glasgow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bishopton and £1,643 in Glasgow. 37.4% of homes in Bishopton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Glasgow.
Glasgow has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 37.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,083 in Glasgow and £28,058 in Bishopton. The median age is 43.4 in Bishopton and 43.4 in Glasgow. Employment rates stand at 76.7% in Bishopton and 72.2% in Glasgow. Owner-occupancy is 64.2% in Bishopton versus 60.3% in Glasgow. Bishopton has a population of 5,330 and Glasgow has 985,290.
| Indicator | Bishopton | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,330 | 985,290 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058 | £33,083 |
| Employment Rate | 76.7% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.9% | 29.6% |
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