Hamilton vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hamilton wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Kirkintilloch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirkintilloch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hamilton
£175,976
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Hamilton
310.1
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hamilton
87.8%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Hamilton
439.7
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Hamilton
71.1
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Hamilton
£36,521
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kirkintilloch commands an average of £258,589, compared with £175,976 in Hamilton – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Hamilton is a flat at £101,671, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Kirkintilloch (£152,660 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Hamilton prices grew faster — 125% vs 110%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kirkintilloch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 149.3 per 1,000 versus 310.1 per 1,000 in Hamilton. The most common crime category in Hamilton is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Hamilton's most common crime is other crime; in Kirkintilloch it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Kirkintilloch, where 94.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Hamilton. There are 151 schools in Hamilton and 44 in Kirkintilloch.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 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 | Hamilton | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 44 |
| Primary | 132 | 35 |
| Secondary | 19 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.7 Mbps in Hamilton and 434.9 Mbps in Kirkintilloch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Hamilton and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 85.8% in Hamilton and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Hamilton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (440 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hamilton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 59.7 (band D) in Kirkintilloch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Hamilton and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 49.8% of homes in Hamilton 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 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £29,291 in Kirkintilloch. The median age is 46.3 in Hamilton and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 76.9% in Hamilton and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Hamilton versus 60.2% in Kirkintilloch. Hamilton has a population of 83,730 and Kirkintilloch has 29,450.
| Indicator | Hamilton | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,730 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £36,521 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 76.9% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 36.1% |
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