Helensburgh vs Houston

At £156,798, Houston undercuts Helensburgh (£180,443) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Helensburgh is a flat at £116,169, while in Houston it is a flat at £102,343.

Residents of Helensburgh experience less crime overall, with a rate of 421.1 per 1,000 versus 2,356.6 per 1,000 in Houston. The most common crime category in Helensburgh is other-crime, while in Houston it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 83 schools in Helensburgh, 71.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Houston, which has 63 schools, the figure is 94.8%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Houston averages 373.1 Mbps – ahead of Helensburgh's 269.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Helensburgh and 85.5% in Houston. Gigabit availability stands at 45.4% in Helensburgh and 72.2% in Houston.

→Houston is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (373 vs 269 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Helensburgh leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.4 (D), while Houston averages 56.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,265 in Helensburgh and £1,371 in Houston. 40.5% of homes in Helensburgh have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 43% in Houston.

→Houston has more energy-efficient housing — 43% reach band C or above, vs 40.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,791 in Helensburgh and £29,661 in Houston. The median age is 42.7 in Helensburgh and 40.7 in Houston. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Helensburgh versus 63.8% in Houston. Employment rates stand at 74.1% in Helensburgh and 74% in Houston.

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