East Kilbride vs Milton of Campsie
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in East Kilbride is about 32% cheaper on average. East Kilbride has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milton Of Campsie edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Kilbride
£175,976
Milton of Campsie
£258,589
Crime Rate
East Kilbride
345.7
Milton of Campsie
1144.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Kilbride
87.8%
Milton of Campsie
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
East Kilbride
462.5
Milton of Campsie
434.9
EPC Rating
East Kilbride
48.2
Milton of Campsie
64.4
Median Income
East Kilbride
£33,078
Milton of Campsie
£33,118
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in East Kilbride is £175,976, which is 32% less than Milton Of Campsie at £258,589. The most affordable entry point in East Kilbride is a flat at £101,671, while in Milton Of Campsie it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Milton Of Campsie (£152,660 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, East Kilbride prices grew faster — 125% vs 110%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 345.7 offences per 1,000 people, East Kilbride is the safer of the two – 231% lower than Milton Of Campsie's 1,144.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Kilbride is other-crime, while in Milton Of Campsie it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
East Kilbride's most common crime is other crime; in Milton Of Campsie it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandMilton Of Campsie has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.8% in East Kilbride. East Kilbride has 151 schools in total, while Milton Of Campsie has 44.
East Kilbride School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milton of Campsie School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Kilbride | Milton of Campsie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 44 |
| Primary | 132 | 35 |
| Secondary | 19 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
East Kilbride offers faster average downloads at 462.5 Mbps, compared to 434.9 Mbps in Milton Of Campsie. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in East Kilbride and 95.1% in Milton Of Campsie. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in East Kilbride and 84.5% in Milton Of Campsie.
East Kilbride is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (463 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milton Of Campsie are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.4 (band D) versus 48.2 (band E) in East Kilbride. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,488 in East Kilbride and £1,559 in Milton Of Campsie. 35.1% of homes in East Kilbride have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.3% in Milton Of Campsie.
Milton Of Campsie has more energy-efficient housing — 50.3% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,118 in Milton Of Campsie and £33,078 in East Kilbride. The median age is 37.7 in East Kilbride and 43.8 in Milton Of Campsie. Employment rates stand at 74.6% in East Kilbride and 68.8% in Milton Of Campsie. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in East Kilbride versus 60.4% in Milton Of Campsie.
| Indicator | East Kilbride | Milton of Campsie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,120 | 3,840 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,078 | £33,118 |
| Employment Rate | 74.6% | 68.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 34.8% |
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