Greenock vs Kilmacolm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Greenock wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Greenock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenock
£108,376
Kilmacolm
£108,376
Crime Rate
Greenock
85.9
Kilmacolm
1452.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenock
88.0%
Kilmacolm
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Greenock
416.8
Kilmacolm
247.4
EPC Rating
Greenock
52.5
Kilmacolm
52.8
Median Income
Greenock
£24,995
Kilmacolm
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kilmacolm commands an average of £108,376, compared with £108,376 in Greenock – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Greenock is a flat at £83,352, while in Kilmacolm 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 ScotlandResidents of Greenock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 85.9 per 1,000 versus 1,452.5 per 1,000 in Kilmacolm. The most common crime category in Greenock is other-crime, while in Kilmacolm 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Greenock, where 88% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88% in Kilmacolm. There are 28 schools in Greenock and 28 in Kilmacolm.
Greenock School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmacolm School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenock | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 28 |
| Primary | 21 | 21 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 88% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.8 Mbps in Greenock and 247.4 Mbps in Kilmacolm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Greenock and 75.1% in Kilmacolm. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Greenock and 43.7% in Kilmacolm.
Greenock is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (417 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kilmacolm, scoring 52.8 on average (band E) compared to 52.5 (band E) in Greenock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,490 in Greenock and £1,554 in Kilmacolm. 44% of homes in Greenock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.5% in Kilmacolm.
Kilmacolm has more energy-efficient housing — 48.5% reach band C or above, vs 44% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,215 in Kilmacolm and £24,995 in Greenock. The median age is 39.3 in Greenock and 39.4 in Kilmacolm. Employment rates stand at 78% in Greenock and 73.5% in Kilmacolm. Owner-occupancy is 57.2% in Greenock versus 63.2% in Kilmacolm. Greenock has a population of 67,650 and Kilmacolm has 4,000.
| Indicator | Greenock | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,650 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £24,995 | £29,215 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.2% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 27.8% |
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