Cleland vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cleland offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Kirkintilloch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirkintilloch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cleland is £151,310, which is 41% less than Kirkintilloch at £258,589. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Kirkintilloch (£152,660 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cleland prices grew faster — 131% vs 110%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 149.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kirkintilloch is the safer of the two – 6681% lower than Cleland's 10,124.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Cleland's most common crime is other crime; in Kirkintilloch it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandKirkintilloch has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Cleland. Cleland has 154 schools in total, while Kirkintilloch has 44.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkintilloch School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 44 |
| Primary | 127 | 35 |
| Secondary | 27 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleland offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 434.9 Mbps in Kirkintilloch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (444 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.4 (band D) versus 59.7 (band D) in Kirkintilloch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Kirkintilloch.
Kirkintilloch has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,291 in Kirkintilloch and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 60.2% in Kirkintilloch.
| Indicator | Cleland | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 36.1% |
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