Erskine vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Erskine offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Kirkintilloch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Erskine edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Erskine
£156,798
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Erskine
872.4
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Erskine
94.8%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Erskine
443.8
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Erskine
64.1
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Erskine
£28,137
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Erskine is £156,798, which is 39% less than Kirkintilloch at £258,589. The most affordable entry point in Erskine is a flat at £102,343, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Kirkintilloch (£152,660 vs £102,343).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Erskine prices grew faster — 119% vs 110%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 149.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kirkintilloch is the safer of the two – 484% lower than Erskine's 872.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Erskine is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Erskine's most common crime is other crime; in Kirkintilloch it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandErskine has 94.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.7% in Kirkintilloch. Erskine has 63 schools in total, while Kirkintilloch has 44.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkintilloch School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Erskine | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 44 |
| Primary | 52 | 35 |
| Secondary | 11 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Erskine offers faster average downloads at 443.8 Mbps, compared to 434.9 Mbps in Kirkintilloch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Erskine and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Erskine and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Erskine is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (444 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Erskine are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.1 (band D) versus 59.7 (band D) in Kirkintilloch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,419 in Erskine and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 36.6% of homes in Erskine have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Kirkintilloch.
Kirkintilloch has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,291 in Kirkintilloch and £28,137 in Erskine. The median age is 43.7 in Erskine and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 73.4% in Erskine and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Erskine versus 60.2% in Kirkintilloch.
| Indicator | Erskine | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,370 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £28,137 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 73.4% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 36.1% |
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