Bridge of Weir vs Houston

At £156,798, Bridge Of Weir undercuts Houston (£156,798) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridge Of Weir is a flat at £102,343, while in Houston it is a flat at £102,343.

Residents of Houston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,356.6 per 1,000 versus 3,143.8 per 1,000 in Bridge Of Weir. The most common crime category in Bridge Of Weir is other-crime, while in Houston it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 63 schools in Bridge Of Weir, 94.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Houston, which has 63 schools, the figure is 94.8%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Houston averages 373.1 Mbps – ahead of Bridge Of Weir's 285.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in Bridge Of Weir and 85.5% in Houston. Gigabit availability stands at 50.4% in Bridge Of Weir and 72.2% in Houston.

→Houston is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (373 vs 285 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Houston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 56.2 (D), while Bridge Of Weir averages 51.2 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,626 in Bridge Of Weir and £1,371 in Houston. 41.5% of homes in Bridge Of Weir have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43% in Houston.

→Houston has more energy-efficient housing — 43% reach band C or above, vs 41.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,653 in Bridge Of Weir and £29,661 in Houston. The median age is 38.8 in Bridge Of Weir and 40.7 in Houston. Owner-occupancy is 60% in Bridge Of Weir versus 63.8% in Houston. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Bridge Of Weir and 74% in Houston.

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