Kilsyth vs Stirling
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kilsyth offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Stirling has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stirling edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kilsyth
£151,310
Stirling
£226,087
Crime Rate
Kilsyth
3143.8
Stirling
127.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kilsyth
78.5%
Stirling
97.8%
Avg Download Speed
Kilsyth
408.8
Stirling
341.2
EPC Rating
Kilsyth
66.5
Stirling
61.3
Median Income
Kilsyth
£36,050
Stirling
£28,099
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Kilsyth is £151,310, which is 33% less than Stirling at £226,087. The most affordable entry point in Kilsyth is a flat at £89,980, while in Stirling it is a flat at £140,585.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Stirling (£140,585 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kilsyth prices grew faster — 131% vs 115%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Stirling (127.5 per 1,000) compared to Kilsyth (3,143.8 per 1,000), a 2366% difference. The most common crime category in Kilsyth is other-crime, while in Stirling 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 ScotlandStirling has 97.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Kilsyth. Kilsyth has 154 schools in total, while Stirling has 48.
Kilsyth School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stirling School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 48 schools (40 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kilsyth | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 48 |
| Primary | 127 | 40 |
| Secondary | 27 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 97.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kilsyth offers faster average downloads at 408.8 Mbps, compared to 341.2 Mbps in Stirling. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Kilsyth and 91.3% in Stirling. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kilsyth and 62% in Stirling.
Kilsyth is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (409 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilsyth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.5 (band D) versus 61.3 (band D) in Stirling. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,381 in Kilsyth and £1,484 in Stirling. 36.9% of homes in Kilsyth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.3% in Stirling.
Stirling has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 36.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,050 in Kilsyth and £28,099 in Stirling. The median age is 44.6 in Kilsyth and 42.6 in Stirling. Employment rates stand at 75.1% in Kilsyth and 72.6% in Stirling. Owner-occupancy is 59.3% in Kilsyth versus 70.1% in Stirling.
| Indicator | Kilsyth | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,080 | 49,830 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,050 | £28,099 |
| Employment Rate | 75.1% | 72.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 27.7% |
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