Eaglesham vs Strathaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Strathaven wins on house prices with a 64% gap. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Strathaven
£175,976
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Strathaven
3532.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Strathaven
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Strathaven
318.2
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Strathaven
57.7
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Strathaven
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £175,976, Strathaven undercuts Eaglesham (£288,728) by around 64% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Strathaven 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, Strathaven prices grew faster — 125% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Eaglesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 versus 3,532.8 per 1,000 in Strathaven. The most common crime category in Eaglesham is other-crime, while in Strathaven 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 ScotlandOf the 32 schools in Eaglesham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Strathaven, which has 151 schools, the figure is 87.8%.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strathaven School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eaglesham | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 151 |
| Primary | 25 | 132 |
| Secondary | 7 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eaglesham averages 426.7 Mbps – ahead of Strathaven's 318.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 95.3% in Strathaven. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 57.5% in Strathaven.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (427 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Strathaven, scoring 57.7 on average (band D) compared to 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,289 in Strathaven. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Strathaven.
Strathaven has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,131 in Strathaven and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 41.3 in Strathaven. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 73.2% in Strathaven. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 52.1% in Strathaven. Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 and Strathaven has 7,350.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 7,350 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 52.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 29.8% |
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