East Kilbride vs Strathaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in East Kilbride is about 0% cheaper on average. East Kilbride has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Kilbride edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Kilbride
£175,976
Strathaven
£175,976
Crime Rate
East Kilbride
345.7
Strathaven
3532.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Kilbride
87.8%
Strathaven
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
East Kilbride
462.5
Strathaven
318.2
EPC Rating
East Kilbride
48.2
Strathaven
57.7
Median Income
East Kilbride
£33,078
Strathaven
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find East Kilbride more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £175,976 versus £175,976 in Strathaven. The most affordable entry point in East Kilbride is a flat at £101,671, while in Strathaven it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in East Kilbride (£358,110 vs £358,110).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, East Kilbride prices grew faster — 125% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in East Kilbride (345.7 per 1,000) compared to Strathaven (3,532.8 per 1,000), a 922% difference. The most common crime category in East Kilbride 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours East Kilbride: 87.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.8% in Strathaven.
East Kilbride School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 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 | East Kilbride | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Kilbride enjoy 462.5 Mbps on average, while Strathaven lags behind at 318.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in East Kilbride and 95.3% in Strathaven. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in East Kilbride and 57.5% in Strathaven.
East Kilbride is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (463 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Strathaven is band D (score 57.7), ahead of East Kilbride's band E (score 48.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,488 in East Kilbride and £1,289 in Strathaven. 35.1% of homes in East Kilbride 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 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
East Kilbride has a population of 75,120 while Strathaven has 7,350. Median household income is £33,078 in East Kilbride and £31,131 in Strathaven. The median age is 37.7 in East Kilbride and 41.3 in Strathaven. Employment rates stand at 74.6% in East Kilbride and 73.2% in Strathaven.
| Indicator | East Kilbride | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,120 | 7,350 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,078 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 74.6% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 52.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 29.8% |
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