Eaglesham vs Houston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Houston wins on house prices with a 84% gap. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Houston
£156,798
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Houston
2356.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Houston
94.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Houston
373.1
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Houston
56.2
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Houston
£29,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Eaglesham commands an average of £288,728, compared with £156,798 in Houston – a difference of 84%. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Houston 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, Houston prices grew faster — 119% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Eaglesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 versus 2,356.6 per 1,000 in Houston. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Houston 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 94.8% in Houston. There are 32 schools in Eaglesham and 63 in Houston.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Houston School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 63 |
| Primary | 25 | 52 |
| Secondary | 7 | 11 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.7 Mbps in Eaglesham and 373.1 Mbps in Houston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 85.5% in Houston. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 72.2% in Houston.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (427 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Houston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 56.2 (D), while Eaglesham averages 47.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,371 in Houston. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43% in Houston.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 43% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,661 in Houston and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 40.7 in Houston. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 63.8% in Houston. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 74% in Houston.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 6,430 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £29,661 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 74% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 22.3% |
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