Falkirk vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kilsyth is about 9% cheaper on average. Falkirk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Falkirk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Falkirk
£165,479
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Falkirk
119.4
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Falkirk
94.7%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Falkirk
432
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Falkirk
62
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Falkirk
£26,354
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Kilsyth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,310 versus £165,479 in Falkirk. The most affordable entry point in Falkirk is a flat at £99,408, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Falkirk (£99,408 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Falkirk prices grew faster — 144% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Falkirk (119.4 per 1,000) compared to Kilsyth (3,143.8 per 1,000), a 2533% difference. The most common crime category in Falkirk is other-crime, while in Kilsyth 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 Falkirk: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 78.5% in Kilsyth.
Falkirk School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 59 schools (50 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Falkirk | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 154 |
| Primary | 50 | 127 |
| Secondary | 9 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 94.7% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Falkirk enjoy 432.0 Mbps on average, while Kilsyth lags behind at 408.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Falkirk and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Falkirk and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Falkirk is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (432 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kilsyth is band D (score 66.5), ahead of Falkirk's band D (score 62). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,311 in Falkirk and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 31.3% of homes in Falkirk have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Kilsyth has more energy-efficient housing — 36.9% reach band C or above, vs 31.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Falkirk has a population of 103,030 while Kilsyth has 10,080. Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £26,354 in Falkirk. The median age is 42.9 in Falkirk and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 78% in Falkirk and 75.1% in Kilsyth.
| Indicator | Falkirk | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,030 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,354 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 34.6% |
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