Eaglesham vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kirkintilloch is about 12% cheaper on average. Kirkintilloch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Kirkintilloch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £258,589 versus £288,728 in Eaglesham. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Eaglesham (£244,005 vs £212,591).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kirkintilloch prices grew faster — 110% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Kirkintilloch (149.3 per 1,000) compared to Eaglesham (1,206.5 per 1,000), a 708% difference. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Eaglesham's most common crime is other crime; in Kirkintilloch it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Eaglesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.7% in Kirkintilloch.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkintilloch School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 44 |
| Primary | 25 | 35 |
| Secondary | 7 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kirkintilloch enjoy 434.9 Mbps on average, while Eaglesham lags behind at 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Kirkintilloch is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (435 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kirkintilloch is band D (score 59.7), ahead of Eaglesham's band E (score 47.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Kirkintilloch.
Kirkintilloch has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 while Kirkintilloch has 29,450. Median household income is £29,291 in Kirkintilloch and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 36.1% |
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