Cleland vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleland wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kilsyth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kilsyth commands an average of £151,310, compared with £151,310 in Cleland – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cleland (£306,255 vs £306,255).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cleland prices grew faster — 131% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kilsyth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,143.8 per 1,000 versus 10,124.6 per 1,000 in Cleland. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Kilsyth 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 Cleland, where 78.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 78.5% in Kilsyth. There are 154 schools in Cleland and 154 in Kilsyth.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 154 |
| Primary | 127 | 127 |
| Secondary | 27 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Cleland and 408.8 Mbps in Kilsyth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (444 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kilsyth, scoring 66.5 on average (band D) compared to 65.4 (band D) in Cleland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Cleland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 75.1% in Kilsyth. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 59.3% in Kilsyth. Cleland has a population of 3,130 and Kilsyth has 10,080.
| Indicator | Cleland | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.6% |
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