Edinburgh vs Kirkliston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Edinburgh offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Edinburgh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirkliston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Edinburgh
£290,946
Kirkliston
£290,946
Crime Rate
Edinburgh
103.1
Kirkliston
11142.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Edinburgh
74.3%
Kirkliston
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Edinburgh
434.3
Kirkliston
456.4
EPC Rating
Edinburgh
57.6
Kirkliston
52.5
Median Income
Edinburgh
£33,529
Kirkliston
£24,814
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Edinburgh is £290,946, which is 0% less than Kirkliston at £290,946. The most affordable entry point in Edinburgh is a flat at £238,069, while in Kirkliston it is a flat at £238,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Edinburgh (£660,993 vs £660,993).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Edinburgh prices grew faster — 113% vs 113%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Edinburgh (103.1 per 1,000) compared to Kirkliston (11,142 per 1,000), a 10707% difference. The most common crime category in Edinburgh is other-crime, while in Kirkliston 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 ScotlandKirkliston has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 74.3% in Edinburgh. Edinburgh has 39 schools in total, while Kirkliston has 86.
Edinburgh School Inspection Breakdown
74.3% of 39 schools (33 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkliston School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Edinburgh | Kirkliston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 39 | 86 |
| Primary | 33 | 73 |
| Secondary | 6 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 74.3% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kirkliston offers faster average downloads at 456.4 Mbps, compared to 434.3 Mbps in Edinburgh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Edinburgh and 97% in Kirkliston. Gigabit availability stands at 84.2% in Edinburgh and 89.5% in Kirkliston.
Kirkliston is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (456 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Edinburgh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 57.6 (band D) versus 52.5 (band E) in Kirkliston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,717 in Edinburgh and £1,662 in Kirkliston. 26.9% of homes in Edinburgh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.6% in Kirkliston.
Kirkliston has more energy-efficient housing — 47.6% reach band C or above, vs 26.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,529 in Edinburgh and £24,814 in Kirkliston. The median age is 41.2 in Edinburgh and 39.3 in Kirkliston. Employment rates stand at 71.9% in Edinburgh and 71% in Kirkliston. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Edinburgh versus 54.7% in Kirkliston.
| Indicator | Edinburgh | Kirkliston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 512,150 | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,529 | £24,814 |
| Employment Rate | 71.9% | 71% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 54.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.1% | 23.6% |
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