Kilsyth vs Kirkintilloch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kilsyth wins on house prices with a 41% gap. Kirkintilloch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kirkintilloch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kilsyth
£151,310
Kirkintilloch
£258,589
Crime Rate
Kilsyth
3143.8
Kirkintilloch
149.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kilsyth
78.5%
Kirkintilloch
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Kilsyth
408.8
Kirkintilloch
434.9
EPC Rating
Kilsyth
66.5
Kirkintilloch
59.7
Median Income
Kilsyth
£36,050
Kirkintilloch
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kirkintilloch commands an average of £258,589, compared with £151,310 in Kilsyth – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Kilsyth is a flat at £89,980, while in Kirkintilloch it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Kirkintilloch (£152,660 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kilsyth prices grew faster — 131% vs 110%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kirkintilloch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 149.3 per 1,000 versus 3,143.8 per 1,000 in Kilsyth. The most common crime category in Kilsyth is other-crime, while in Kirkintilloch it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Kilsyth'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 78.5% in Kilsyth. There are 154 schools in Kilsyth and 44 in Kirkintilloch.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 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 | Kilsyth | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 44 |
| Primary | 127 | 35 |
| Secondary | 27 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 434.9 Mbps in Kirkintilloch and 408.8 Mbps in Kilsyth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Kilsyth and 95.1% in Kirkintilloch. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kilsyth and 84.5% in Kirkintilloch.
Kirkintilloch is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kilsyth, scoring 66.5 on average (band D) compared to 59.7 (band D) in Kirkintilloch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,381 in Kilsyth and £1,476 in Kirkintilloch. 36.9% of homes in Kilsyth 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 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £29,291 in Kirkintilloch. The median age is 44.6 in Kilsyth and 42 in Kirkintilloch. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Kilsyth and 73.4% in Kirkintilloch. Owner-occupancy is 59.3% in Kilsyth versus 60.2% in Kirkintilloch. Kilsyth has a population of 10,080 and Kirkintilloch has 29,450.
| Indicator | Kilsyth | Kirkintilloch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,080 | 29,450 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £36,050 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 75.1% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 36.1% |
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