Hamilton vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kilsyth is about 16% cheaper on average. Hamilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hamilton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hamilton
£175,976
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Hamilton
310.1
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hamilton
87.8%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Hamilton
439.7
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Hamilton
71.1
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Hamilton
£36,521
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Kilsyth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,310 versus £175,976 in Hamilton. The most affordable entry point in Hamilton is a flat at £101,671, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Hamilton (£210,467 vs £178,142).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kilsyth prices grew faster — 131% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Hamilton (310.1 per 1,000) compared to Kilsyth (3,143.8 per 1,000), a 914% difference. The most common crime category in Hamilton 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Hamilton: 87.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 78.5% in Kilsyth.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 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 | Hamilton | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 154 |
| Primary | 132 | 127 |
| Secondary | 19 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hamilton enjoy 439.7 Mbps on average, while Kilsyth lags behind at 408.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Hamilton and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 85.8% in Hamilton and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Hamilton is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (440 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hamilton is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Kilsyth's band D (score 66.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Hamilton and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 49.8% of homes in Hamilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Hamilton has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hamilton has a population of 83,730 while Kilsyth has 10,080. Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £36,050 in Kilsyth. The median age is 46.3 in Hamilton and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 76.9% in Hamilton and 75.1% in Kilsyth.
| Indicator | Hamilton | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,730 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,521 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 76.9% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 34.6% |
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