Town comparison
Bridge of Weir vs Kilbirnie
Which is better to live in? 8.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Kilbirnie offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Kilbirnie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridge Of Weir edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridge of Weir
£156,798
Kilbirnie
£132,002
Crime Rate
Bridge of Weir
3143.8
Kilbirnie
1616.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridge of Weir
94.8%
Kilbirnie
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bridge of Weir
285.2
Kilbirnie
429.9
EPC Rating
Bridge of Weir
51.2
Kilbirnie
54.8
Median Income
Bridge of Weir
£33,653
Kilbirnie
£30,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kilbirnie is £132,002, which is 19% less than Bridge Of Weir at £156,798. The most affordable entry point in Bridge Of Weir is a flat at £102,343, while in Kilbirnie it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Bridge Of Weir (£213,451 vs £153,043).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bridge Of Weir prices grew faster — 119% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,616.1 offences per 1,000 people, Kilbirnie is the safer of the two – 95% lower than Bridge Of Weir's 3,143.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridge Of Weir is other-crime, while in Kilbirnie 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 ScotlandBridge Of Weir has 94.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Kilbirnie. Bridge Of Weir has 63 schools in total, while Kilbirnie has 59.
Bridge of Weir School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilbirnie School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridge of Weir | Kilbirnie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 59 |
| Primary | 52 | 51 |
| Secondary | 11 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kilbirnie offers faster average downloads at 429.9 Mbps, compared to 285.2 Mbps in Bridge Of Weir. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in Bridge Of Weir and 95.1% in Kilbirnie. Gigabit availability stands at 50.4% in Bridge Of Weir and 84% in Kilbirnie.
Kilbirnie is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (430 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilbirnie are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 54.8 (band D) versus 51.2 (band E) in Bridge Of Weir. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,626 in Bridge Of Weir and £1,593 in Kilbirnie. 41.5% of homes in Bridge Of Weir have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.2% in Kilbirnie.
Bridge Of Weir has more energy-efficient housing — 41.5% reach band C or above, vs 34.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,653 in Bridge Of Weir and £30,638 in Kilbirnie. The median age is 38.8 in Bridge Of Weir and 40.2 in Kilbirnie. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Bridge Of Weir and 72.2% in Kilbirnie. Owner-occupancy is 60% in Bridge Of Weir versus 57.3% in Kilbirnie.
| Indicator | Bridge of Weir | Kilbirnie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,820 | 7,340 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,653 | £30,638 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60% | 57.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 36.4% |
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