Glasgow vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Kilsyth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Glasgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Glasgow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glasgow
£186,692
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Glasgow
85.2
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glasgow
86.3%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Glasgow
457.5
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Glasgow
63.3
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Glasgow
£33,083
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £151,310, Kilsyth undercuts Glasgow (£186,692) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Glasgow is a flat at £158,274, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Glasgow (£158,274 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kilsyth prices grew faster — 131% vs 109%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandGlasgow has a crime rate of 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3590% lower than Kilsyth at 3,143.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Glasgow 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 ScotlandOf the 192 schools in Glasgow, 86.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kilsyth, which has 154 schools, the figure is 78.5%.
Glasgow School Inspection Breakdown
86.3% of 192 schools (154 primary, 38 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 | Glasgow | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 192 | 154 |
| Primary | 154 | 127 |
| Secondary | 38 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 86.3% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Glasgow averages 457.5 Mbps – ahead of Kilsyth's 408.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Glasgow and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Glasgow and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Glasgow is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (458 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kilsyth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 66.5 (D), while Glasgow averages 63.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Glasgow and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 50.8% of homes in Glasgow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Glasgow has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £33,083 in Glasgow. The median age is 43.4 in Glasgow and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Owner-occupancy is 60.3% in Glasgow versus 59.3% in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Glasgow and 75.1% in Kilsyth.
| Indicator | Glasgow | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 985,290 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,083 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 34.6% |
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