Eaglesham vs Erskine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Erskine is about 84% cheaper on average. Erskine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Erskine
£156,798
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Erskine
872.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Erskine
94.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Erskine
443.8
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Erskine
64.1
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Erskine
£28,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Erskine more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £156,798 versus £288,728 in Eaglesham. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Erskine it is a flat at £102,343.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £102,343).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Erskine prices grew faster — 119% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Erskine (872.4 per 1,000) compared to Eaglesham (1,206.5 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Erskine 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Eaglesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.8% in Erskine.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Erskine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 63 |
| Primary | 25 | 52 |
| Secondary | 7 | 11 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Erskine enjoy 443.8 Mbps on average, while Eaglesham lags behind at 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 94.9% in Erskine. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 87.3% in Erskine.
Erskine is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (444 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Erskine is band D (score 64.1), ahead of Eaglesham's band E (score 47.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,419 in Erskine. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.6% in Erskine.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 while Erskine has 17,370. Median household income is £28,137 in Erskine and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 43.7 in Erskine. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 73.4% in Erskine.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Erskine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 17,370 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £28,137 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 31.7% |
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