Eaglesham vs Kilmarnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kilmarnock offers lower property prices by roughly 126%. Kilmarnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Kilmarnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Kilmarnock
203.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Kilmarnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Kilmarnock
426.4
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Kilmarnock
48.2
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Kilmarnock
£24,620
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kilmarnock is £127,807, which is 126% less than Eaglesham at £288,728. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Kilmarnock it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 126% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Eaglesham prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 203.1 offences per 1,000 people, Kilmarnock is the safer of the two – 494% lower than Eaglesham's 1,206.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Kilmarnock 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 68.2% in Kilmarnock. Eaglesham has 32 schools in total, while Kilmarnock has 54.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmarnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 54 |
| Primary | 25 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eaglesham offers faster average downloads at 426.7 Mbps, compared to 426.4 Mbps in Kilmarnock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 94.2% in Kilmarnock. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 83% in Kilmarnock.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (427 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilmarnock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 48.2 (band E) versus 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,492 in Kilmarnock. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,916 in Eaglesham and £24,620 in Kilmarnock. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 37.7 in Kilmarnock. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 76.5% in Kilmarnock. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 48.8% in Kilmarnock.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 51,390 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £24,620 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 48.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 27.6% |
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