Town comparison
Eaglesham vs Glasgow
Which is better to live in? 7.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Glasgow offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. Glasgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Glasgow
£186,692
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Glasgow
85.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Glasgow
86.3%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Glasgow
457.5
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Glasgow
63.3
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Glasgow
£33,083
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Glasgow is £186,692, which is 55% less than Eaglesham at £288,728. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Glasgow it is a flat at £158,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Eaglesham (£510,691 vs £473,335).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Glasgow prices grew faster — 109% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Glasgow (85.2 per 1,000) compared to Eaglesham (1,206.5 per 1,000), a 1316% difference. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Glasgow 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 ScotlandEaglesham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 86.3% in Glasgow. Eaglesham has 32 schools in total, while Glasgow has 192.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Glasgow School Inspection Breakdown
86.3% of 192 schools (154 primary, 38 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 192 |
| Primary | 25 | 154 |
| Secondary | 7 | 38 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Glasgow offers faster average downloads at 457.5 Mbps, compared to 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 96.6% in Glasgow. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 90.1% in Glasgow.
Glasgow is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (458 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Glasgow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63.3 (band D) versus 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,643 in Glasgow. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Glasgow.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,083 in Glasgow and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 43.4 in Glasgow. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 72.2% in Glasgow. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 60.3% in Glasgow.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 985,290 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £33,083 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 29.6% |
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