Erskine vs Vale of Leven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Vale Of Leven is about 30% cheaper on average. Vale Of Leven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Vale Of Leven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Erskine
£156,798
Vale of Leven
£120,597
Crime Rate
Erskine
872.4
Vale of Leven
412.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Erskine
94.8%
Vale of Leven
94.9%
Avg Download Speed
Erskine
443.8
Vale of Leven
410
EPC Rating
Erskine
64.1
Vale of Leven
53
Median Income
Erskine
£28,137
Vale of Leven
£36,492
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Vale Of Leven more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £120,597 versus £156,798 in Erskine. The most affordable entry point in Erskine is a flat at £102,343, while in Vale Of Leven it is a flat at £90,542.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Erskine (£348,270 vs £286,992).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Erskine prices grew faster — 119% vs 98%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Vale Of Leven (412.7 per 1,000) compared to Erskine (872.4 per 1,000), a 111% difference. The most common crime category in Erskine is other-crime, while in Vale Of Leven 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 Vale Of Leven: 94.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.8% in Erskine.
Erskine School Inspection Breakdown
94.8% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Vale of Leven School Inspection Breakdown
94.9% of 40 schools (35 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Erskine | Vale of Leven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 63 | 40 |
| Primary | 52 | 35 |
| Secondary | 11 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 94.8% | 94.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Erskine enjoy 443.8 Mbps on average, while Vale Of Leven lags behind at 410.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Erskine and 94.8% in Vale Of Leven. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Erskine and 78.7% in Vale Of Leven.
Erskine is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (444 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Erskine is band D (score 64.1), ahead of Vale Of Leven's band E (score 53). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,419 in Erskine and £1,349 in Vale Of Leven. 36.6% of homes in Erskine have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.5% in Vale Of Leven.
Vale Of Leven has more energy-efficient housing — 47.5% reach band C or above, vs 36.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Erskine has a population of 17,370 while Vale Of Leven has 24,300. Median household income is £36,492 in Vale Of Leven and £28,137 in Erskine. The median age is 43.7 in Erskine and 39.5 in Vale Of Leven. Employment rates stand at 73.4% in Erskine and 75.3% in Vale Of Leven.
| Indicator | Erskine | Vale of Leven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,370 | 24,300 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,137 | £36,492 |
| Employment Rate | 73.4% | 75.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 21.7% |
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