Harthill vs Kilsyth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Harthill is about 0% cheaper on average. Kilsyth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Harthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Harthill
£151,310
Kilsyth
£151,310
Crime Rate
Harthill
8827.3
Kilsyth
3143.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Harthill
78.5%
Kilsyth
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Harthill
397.8
Kilsyth
408.8
EPC Rating
Harthill
55.9
Kilsyth
66.5
Median Income
Harthill
£28,526
Kilsyth
£36,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Harthill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £151,310 versus £151,310 in Kilsyth. The most affordable entry point in Harthill is a flat at £89,980, while in Kilsyth it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Harthill (£306,255 vs £306,255).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Harthill prices grew faster — 131% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 3,143.8 offences per 1,000 people, Kilsyth is the safer of the two – 181% lower than Harthill's 8,827.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Harthill 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 Harthill: 78.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 78.5% in Kilsyth.
Harthill School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 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 | Harthill | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 154 |
| Primary | 127 | 127 |
| Secondary | 27 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kilsyth enjoy 408.8 Mbps on average, while Harthill lags behind at 397.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Harthill and 93.3% in Kilsyth. Gigabit availability stands at 77% in Harthill and 79.3% in Kilsyth.
Kilsyth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (409 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kilsyth is band D (score 66.5), ahead of Harthill's band D (score 55.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,730 in Harthill and £1,381 in Kilsyth. 48.3% of homes in Harthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 36.9% in Kilsyth.
Harthill has more energy-efficient housing — 48.3% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Harthill has a population of 3,590 while Kilsyth has 10,080. Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £28,526 in Harthill. The median age is 40.6 in Harthill and 44.6 in Kilsyth. Employment rates stand at 72.1% in Harthill and 75.1% in Kilsyth.
| Indicator | Harthill | Kilsyth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,590 | 10,080 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,526 | £36,050 |
| Employment Rate | 72.1% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.6% | 34.6% |
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