Town comparison
Eaglesham vs Hamilton
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hamilton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. Hamilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Hamilton
£175,976
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Hamilton
310.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Hamilton
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Hamilton
439.7
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Hamilton
71.1
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Hamilton
£36,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £175,976 in Hamilton – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Hamilton 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, Hamilton prices grew faster — 125% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandHamilton has a crime rate of 310.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 289% lower than Eaglesham at 1,206.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Hamilton 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 Hamilton. There are 32 schools in Eaglesham and 151 in Hamilton.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 151 |
| Primary | 25 | 132 |
| Secondary | 7 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.7 Mbps in Hamilton and 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 98.3% in Hamilton. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 85.8% in Hamilton.
Hamilton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (440 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hamilton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,218 in Hamilton. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Hamilton.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 46.3 in Hamilton. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 76.9% in Hamilton. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 65.7% in Hamilton. Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 and Hamilton has 83,730.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 83,730 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £36,521 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 76.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 27.9% |
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