Inverkip vs Kilmacolm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Inverkip wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kilmacolm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Inverkip edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Inverkip
£108,376
Kilmacolm
£108,376
Crime Rate
Inverkip
1664.8
Kilmacolm
1452.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Inverkip
88.0%
Kilmacolm
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Inverkip
407.6
Kilmacolm
247.4
EPC Rating
Inverkip
57.1
Kilmacolm
52.8
Median Income
Inverkip
£24,857
Kilmacolm
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kilmacolm commands an average of £108,376, compared with £108,376 in Inverkip – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Inverkip is a flat at £83,352, while in Kilmacolm it is a flat at £83,352.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Inverkip (£295,285 vs £295,285).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Inverkip prices grew faster — 71% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kilmacolm experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,452.5 per 1,000 versus 1,664.8 per 1,000 in Inverkip. The most common crime category in Inverkip is other-crime, while in Kilmacolm 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Inverkip, where 88% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88% in Kilmacolm. There are 28 schools in Inverkip and 28 in Kilmacolm.
Inverkip School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmacolm School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Inverkip | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 28 |
| Primary | 21 | 21 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 88% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.6 Mbps in Inverkip and 247.4 Mbps in Kilmacolm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Inverkip and 75.1% in Kilmacolm. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Inverkip and 43.7% in Kilmacolm.
Inverkip is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (408 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Inverkip, scoring 57.1 on average (band D) compared to 52.8 (band E) in Kilmacolm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,735 in Inverkip and £1,554 in Kilmacolm. 49.8% of homes in Inverkip have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.5% in Kilmacolm.
Inverkip has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 48.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,215 in Kilmacolm and £24,857 in Inverkip. The median age is 41.1 in Inverkip and 39.4 in Kilmacolm. Employment rates stand at 72.6% in Inverkip and 73.5% in Kilmacolm. Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Inverkip versus 63.2% in Kilmacolm. Inverkip has a population of 3,490 and Kilmacolm has 4,000.
| Indicator | Inverkip | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £24,857 | £29,215 |
| Employment Rate | 72.6% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 27.8% |
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