Bishopton vs Neilston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bishopton is about 46% cheaper on average. Neilston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Neilston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopton
£156,798
Neilston
£288,728
Crime Rate
Bishopton
2843.0
Neilston
793.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopton
94.8%
Neilston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopton
435.4
Neilston
415.9
EPC Rating
Bishopton
63.5
Neilston
53.3
Median Income
Bishopton
£28,058
Neilston
£27,885
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Bishopton is £156,798, which is 46% less than Neilston at £288,728. The most affordable entry point in Bishopton is a flat at £102,343, while in Neilston it is a flat at £165,371.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Neilston (£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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Neilston (793.4 per 1,000) compared to Bishopton (2,843 per 1,000), a 258% difference. The most common crime category in Bishopton is other-crime, while in Neilston 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 ScotlandNeilston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.8% in Bishopton. Bishopton has 63 schools in total, while Neilston has 32.
Bishopton School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Neilston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopton | Neilston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 32 |
| Primary | 52 | 25 |
| Secondary | 11 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bishopton offers faster average downloads at 435.4 Mbps, compared to 415.9 Mbps in Neilston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Bishopton and 91.1% in Neilston. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Bishopton and 81.2% in Neilston.
Bishopton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (435 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bishopton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63.5 (band D) versus 53.3 (band E) in Neilston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Bishopton and £1,387 in Neilston. 37.4% of homes in Bishopton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 41.4% in Neilston.
Neilston has more energy-efficient housing — 41.4% reach band C or above, vs 37.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058 in Bishopton and £27,885 in Neilston. The median age is 43.4 in Bishopton and 39.6 in Neilston. Employment rates stand at 76.7% in Bishopton and 73.6% in Neilston. Owner-occupancy is 64.2% in Bishopton versus 57.9% in Neilston.
| Indicator | Bishopton | Neilston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,330 | 5,170 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058 | £27,885 |
| Employment Rate | 76.7% | 73.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.2% | 57.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.9% | 24.6% |
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