Erskine vs Glasgow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Erskine offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Glasgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Erskine edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Erskine
£156,798
Glasgow
£186,692
Crime Rate
Erskine
872.4
Glasgow
85.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Erskine
94.8%
Glasgow
86.3%
Avg Download Speed
Erskine
443.8
Glasgow
457.5
EPC Rating
Erskine
64.1
Glasgow
63.3
Median Income
Erskine
£28,137
Glasgow
£33,083
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Erskine more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £156,798 versus £186,692 in Glasgow. The most affordable entry point in Erskine is a flat at £102,343, while in Glasgow it is a flat at £158,274.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Glasgow (£158,274 vs £102,343).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Erskine prices grew faster — 119% vs 109%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 85.2 offences per 1,000 people, Glasgow is the safer of the two – 924% lower than Erskine's 872.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Erskine is other-crime, while in Glasgow 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 Erskine: 94.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 86.3% in Glasgow.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Glasgow School Inspection Breakdown
86.3% of 192 schools (154 primary, 38 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Erskine | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 192 |
| Primary | 52 | 154 |
| Secondary | 11 | 38 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 86.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Glasgow enjoy 457.5 Mbps on average, while Erskine lags behind at 443.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Erskine and 96.6% in Glasgow. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Erskine and 90.1% in Glasgow.
Glasgow is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (458 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Erskine is band D (score 64.1), ahead of Glasgow's band D (score 63.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,419 in Erskine and £1,643 in Glasgow. 36.6% of homes in Erskine have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Glasgow.
Glasgow has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Erskine has a population of 17,370 while Glasgow has 985,290. Median household income is £33,083 in Glasgow and £28,137 in Erskine. The median age is 43.7 in Erskine and 43.4 in Glasgow. Employment rates stand at 73.4% in Erskine and 72.2% in Glasgow.
| Indicator | Erskine | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,370 | 985,290 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,137 | £33,083 |
| Employment Rate | 73.4% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 29.6% |
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