Greenock vs Inverkip
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Greenock offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Greenock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenock
£108,376
Inverkip
£108,376
Crime Rate
Greenock
85.9
Inverkip
1664.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenock
88.0%
Inverkip
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenock
416.8
Inverkip
407.6
EPC Rating
Greenock
52.5
Inverkip
57.1
Median Income
Greenock
£24,995
Inverkip
£24,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Greenock is £108,376, which is 0% less than Inverkip at £108,376. The most affordable entry point in Greenock is a flat at £83,352, while in Inverkip it is a flat at £83,352.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Greenock (£295,285 vs £295,285).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Greenock prices grew faster — 71% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 85.9 offences per 1,000 people, Greenock is the safer of the two – 1838% lower than Inverkip's 1,664.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Greenock is other-crime, while in Inverkip 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 ScotlandGreenock has 88% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88% in Inverkip. Greenock has 28 schools in total, while Inverkip has 28.
Greenock School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Inverkip School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenock | Inverkip |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 28 |
| Primary | 21 | 21 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 88% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Greenock offers faster average downloads at 416.8 Mbps, compared to 407.6 Mbps in Inverkip. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Greenock and 96% in Inverkip. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Greenock and 78.5% in Inverkip.
Greenock is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (417 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Inverkip are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 57.1 (band D) versus 52.5 (band E) in Greenock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,490 in Greenock and £1,735 in Inverkip. 44% of homes in Greenock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Inverkip.
Inverkip has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 44% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £24,995 in Greenock and £24,857 in Inverkip. The median age is 39.3 in Greenock and 41.1 in Inverkip. Employment rates stand at 78% in Greenock and 72.6% in Inverkip. Owner-occupancy is 57.2% in Greenock versus 59.8% in Inverkip.
| Indicator | Greenock | Inverkip |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,650 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £24,995 | £24,857 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 72.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 32.7% |
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