Eaglesham vs East Kilbride
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
East Kilbride is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. East Kilbride has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
East Kilbride
£175,976
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
East Kilbride
345.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
East Kilbride
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
East Kilbride
462.5
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
East Kilbride
48.2
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
East Kilbride
£33,078
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £175,976 in East Kilbride – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in East Kilbride it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, East Kilbride prices grew faster — 125% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandEast Kilbride has a crime rate of 345.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 249% lower than Eaglesham at 1,206.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in East Kilbride 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 87.8% in East Kilbride. There are 32 schools in Eaglesham and 151 in East Kilbride.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Kilbride School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | East Kilbride |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 151 |
| Primary | 25 | 132 |
| Secondary | 7 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.5 Mbps in East Kilbride and 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 96.9% in East Kilbride. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 91.5% in East Kilbride.
East Kilbride is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (463 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours East Kilbride, scoring 48.2 on average (band E) compared to 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,488 in East Kilbride. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 35.1% in East Kilbride.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,078 in East Kilbride and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 37.7 in East Kilbride. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 74.6% in East Kilbride. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 63.8% in East Kilbride. Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 and East Kilbride has 75,120.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | East Kilbride |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 75,120 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £33,078 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 27% |
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