Erskine vs Kilmacolm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kilmacolm is about 45% cheaper on average. Erskine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Erskine edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Erskine
£156,798
Kilmacolm
£108,376
Crime Rate
Erskine
872.4
Kilmacolm
1452.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Erskine
94.8%
Kilmacolm
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Erskine
443.8
Kilmacolm
247.4
EPC Rating
Erskine
64.1
Kilmacolm
52.8
Median Income
Erskine
£28,137
Kilmacolm
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kilmacolm is £108,376, which is 45% less than Erskine at £156,798. The most affordable entry point in Erskine is a flat at £102,343, while in Kilmacolm it is a flat at £83,352.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Erskine (£213,451 vs £149,259).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Erskine prices grew faster — 119% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 872.4 offences per 1,000 people, Erskine is the safer of the two – 66% lower than Kilmacolm's 1,452.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Erskine is other-crime, while in Kilmacolm 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 ScotlandErskine has 94.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88% in Kilmacolm. Erskine has 63 schools in total, while Kilmacolm has 28.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmacolm School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Erskine | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 28 |
| Primary | 52 | 21 |
| Secondary | 11 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Erskine offers faster average downloads at 443.8 Mbps, compared to 247.4 Mbps in Kilmacolm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Erskine and 75.1% in Kilmacolm. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Erskine and 43.7% in Kilmacolm.
Erskine is the faster of the two by 79% on average download speed (444 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Erskine are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.1 (band D) versus 52.8 (band E) in Kilmacolm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,419 in Erskine and £1,554 in Kilmacolm. 36.6% of homes in Erskine have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.5% in Kilmacolm.
Kilmacolm has more energy-efficient housing — 48.5% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,215 in Kilmacolm and £28,137 in Erskine. The median age is 43.7 in Erskine and 39.4 in Kilmacolm. Employment rates stand at 73.4% in Erskine and 73.5% in Kilmacolm. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Erskine versus 63.2% in Kilmacolm.
| Indicator | Erskine | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,370 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,137 | £29,215 |
| Employment Rate | 73.4% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 27.8% |
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