Greenock vs Largs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Greenock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Greenock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Largs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Greenock
£108,376
Largs
£132,002
Crime Rate
Greenock
85.9
Largs
1053.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Greenock
88.0%
Largs
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Greenock
416.8
Largs
96.7
EPC Rating
Greenock
52.5
Largs
52.8
Median Income
Greenock
£24,995
Largs
£30,587
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £108,376, Greenock undercuts Largs (£132,002) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Greenock is a flat at £83,352, while in Largs it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Greenock (£295,285 vs £258,273).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Largs prices grew faster — 105% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandGreenock has a crime rate of 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1126% lower than Largs at 1,053.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Greenock is other-crime, while in Largs 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 28 schools in Greenock, 88% are in the top two inspection bands. In Largs, which has 59 schools, the figure is 90.9%.
Greenock School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Largs School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Greenock | Largs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 59 |
| Primary | 21 | 51 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 88% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Greenock averages 416.8 Mbps – ahead of Largs's 96.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Greenock and 97.6% in Largs. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Greenock and 4.3% in Largs.
Greenock is the faster of the two by 331% on average download speed (417 vs 97 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Largs, 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 £1,770 in Largs. 44% of homes in Greenock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.1% in Largs.
Greenock has more energy-efficient housing — 44% reach band C or above, vs 40.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,587 in Largs and £24,995 in Greenock. The median age is 39.3 in Greenock and 39.4 in Largs. Employment rates stand at 78% in Greenock and 70.8% in Largs. Owner-occupancy is 57.2% in Greenock versus 70.8% in Largs. Greenock has a population of 67,650 and Largs has 11,260.
| Indicator | Greenock | Largs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,650 | 11,260 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £24,995 | £30,587 |
| Employment Rate | 78% | 70.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.2% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29% |
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