Glasgow vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Glasgow is about 28% cheaper on average. Glasgow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirkintilloch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glasgow
£186,692
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Glasgow
85.2
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glasgow
86.3%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Glasgow
457.5
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Glasgow
63.3
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Glasgow
£33,083
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Glasgow more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £186,692 versus £258,589 in Kirkintilloch. The most affordable entry point in Glasgow is a flat at £158,274, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Glasgow (£235,778 vs £212,591).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kirkintilloch prices grew faster — 110% vs 109%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Glasgow (85.2 per 1,000) compared to Kirkintilloch (149.3 per 1,000), a 75% difference. The most common crime category in Glasgow is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Glasgow's most common crime is other crime; in Kirkintilloch it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Kirkintilloch: 94.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 86.3% in Glasgow.
Glasgow School Inspection Breakdown
86.3% of 192 schools (154 primary, 38 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 | Glasgow | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 192 | 44 |
| Primary | 154 | 35 |
| Secondary | 38 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 86.3% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Glasgow enjoy 457.5 Mbps on average, while Kirkintilloch lags behind at 434.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Glasgow and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Glasgow and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Glasgow is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (458 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glasgow is band D (score 63.3), ahead of Kirkintilloch's band D (score 59.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,643 in Glasgow and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 50.8% of homes in Glasgow 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 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Glasgow has a population of 985,290 while Kirkintilloch has 29,450. Median household income is £33,083 in Glasgow and £29,291 in Kirkintilloch. The median age is 43.4 in Glasgow and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Glasgow and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch.
| Indicator | Glasgow | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 985,290 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £33,083 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 36.1% |
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