Darvel vs Eaglesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Darvel is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Darvel
£127,807
Eaglesham
£288,728
Crime Rate
Darvel
2649.2
Eaglesham
1206.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Darvel
68.2%
Eaglesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Darvel
396.7
Eaglesham
426.7
EPC Rating
Darvel
58.5
Eaglesham
47.3
Median Income
Darvel
£27,064
Eaglesham
£25,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £127,807 in Darvel – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Darvel is a flat at £73,235, while in Eaglesham it is a flat at £165,371.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Eaglesham prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandEaglesham has a crime rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 120% lower than Darvel at 2,649.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Darvel is other-crime, while in Eaglesham 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 Eaglesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Darvel. There are 54 schools in Darvel and 32 in Eaglesham.
Darvel School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Darvel | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 32 |
| Primary | 47 | 25 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham and 396.7 Mbps in Darvel. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Darvel and 92.6% in Eaglesham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Darvel and 83.7% in Eaglesham.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (427 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Darvel, scoring 58.5 on average (band D) compared to 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,480 in Darvel and £1,542 in Eaglesham. 54.3% of homes in Darvel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.9% in Eaglesham.
Darvel has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,064 in Darvel and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 41.6 in Darvel and 37.4 in Eaglesham. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Darvel and 76% in Eaglesham. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Darvel versus 58.4% in Eaglesham. Darvel has a population of 3,940 and Eaglesham has 3,400.
| Indicator | Darvel | Eaglesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,940 | 3,400 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 37.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,064 | £25,916 |
| Employment Rate | 74.5% | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 58.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 23.6% |
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