Town comparison
Eaglesham vs Stonehouse
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Stonehouse offers lower property prices by roughly 64%. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Stonehouse
£175,976
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Stonehouse
4721.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Stonehouse
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Stonehouse
421
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Stonehouse
53.1
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Stonehouse
£34,010
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Stonehouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £175,976 versus £288,728 in Eaglesham. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Stonehouse 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, Stonehouse prices grew faster — 125% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Eaglesham (1,206.5 per 1,000) compared to Stonehouse (4,721.1 per 1,000), a 291% difference. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Stonehouse 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Eaglesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.8% in Stonehouse.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stonehouse School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 151 |
| Primary | 25 | 132 |
| Secondary | 7 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eaglesham enjoy 426.7 Mbps on average, while Stonehouse lags behind at 421.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 94.7% in Stonehouse. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 82% in Stonehouse.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (427 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stonehouse is band E (score 53.1), ahead of Eaglesham's band E (score 47.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,330 in Stonehouse. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.9% in Stonehouse.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 37.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 while Stonehouse has 5,500. Median household income is £34,010 in Stonehouse and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 39.5 in Stonehouse. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 73% in Stonehouse.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 5,500 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £34,010 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 57.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 25% |
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