Kilsyth vs Lennoxtown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kilsyth is about 41% cheaper on average. Lennoxtown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lennoxtown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kilsyth
£151,310
Lennoxtown
£258,589
Crime Rate
Kilsyth
3143.8
Lennoxtown
1061.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kilsyth
78.5%
Lennoxtown
94.7%
Avg Download Speed
Kilsyth
408.8
Lennoxtown
434.9
EPC Rating
Kilsyth
66.5
Lennoxtown
46.8
Median Income
Kilsyth
£36,050
Lennoxtown
£26,285
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kilsyth is £151,310, which is 41% less than Lennoxtown at £258,589. The most affordable entry point in Kilsyth is a flat at £89,980, while in Lennoxtown it is a flat at £152,660.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Lennoxtown (£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 ScotlandWith 1,061.8 offences per 1,000 people, Lennoxtown is the safer of the two – 196% lower than Kilsyth's 3,143.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kilsyth is other-crime, while in Lennoxtown it is vehicle-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Kilsyth's most common crime is other crime; in Lennoxtown it's vehicle crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandLennoxtown has 94.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Kilsyth. Kilsyth has 154 schools in total, while Lennoxtown has 44.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lennoxtown School Inspection Breakdown
94.7% of 44 schools (35 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kilsyth | Lennoxtown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 44 |
| Primary | 127 | 35 |
| Secondary | 27 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 94.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lennoxtown offers faster average downloads at 434.9 Mbps, compared to 408.8 Mbps in Kilsyth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Kilsyth and 95.1% in Lennoxtown. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kilsyth and 84.5% in Lennoxtown.
Lennoxtown is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilsyth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.5 (band D) versus 46.8 (band E) in Lennoxtown. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,381 in Kilsyth and £1,679 in Lennoxtown. 36.9% of homes in Kilsyth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.8% in Lennoxtown.
Lennoxtown has more energy-efficient housing — 40.8% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £26,285 in Lennoxtown. The median age is 44.6 in Kilsyth and 37.2 in Lennoxtown. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Kilsyth and 71.7% in Lennoxtown. Owner-occupancy is 59.3% in Kilsyth versus 61.5% in Lennoxtown.
| Indicator | Kilsyth | Lennoxtown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,080 | 4,140 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,050 | £26,285 |
| Employment Rate | 75.1% | 71.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 13.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Kilsyth and Lennoxtown?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kilsyth or Lennoxtown?
Is Kilsyth or Lennoxtown safer?
Which has better schools, Kilsyth or Lennoxtown?
Which has faster broadband, Kilsyth or Lennoxtown?
Keep exploring