Bridge of Weir vs Kilwinning

Property in Bridge Of Weir commands an average of £156,798, compared with £132,002 in Kilwinning – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bridge Of Weir is a flat at £102,343, while in Kilwinning it is a flat at £84,787.

Residents of Kilwinning experience less crime overall, with a rate of 720.7 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 Kilwinning it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bridge Of Weir, where 94.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Kilwinning. There are 63 schools in Bridge Of Weir and 59 in Kilwinning.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 427.3 Mbps in Kilwinning and 285.2 Mbps in Bridge Of Weir. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.4% of premises in Bridge Of Weir and 98.8% in Kilwinning. Gigabit availability stands at 50.4% in Bridge Of Weir and 82.8% in Kilwinning.

→Kilwinning is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (427 vs 285 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Kilwinning leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.1 (D), while Bridge Of Weir averages 51.2 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,626 in Bridge Of Weir and £1,595 in Kilwinning. 41.5% of homes in Bridge Of Weir have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kilwinning.

→Kilwinning has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 41.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,653 in Bridge Of Weir and £32,130 in Kilwinning. The median age is 38.8 in Bridge Of Weir and 44.4 in Kilwinning. Owner-occupancy is 60% in Bridge Of Weir versus 56.8% in Kilwinning. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Bridge Of Weir and 72.3% in Kilwinning.

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