Realvian
86
Score
86 out of 100
G12Strong liveabilityScotland

Kelvinside, Glasgow

Adjacent to the West End but quieter and more residential, with substantial Victorian villas and terraces and excellent school provision.

Average price
£295,000
Average rent
£1,340/mo
Gross yield
6.2%
5-year growth
+18.4%
Investment score
80/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
27 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Kelvinside is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    90

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    87

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    81

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    88

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    87

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    73

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Kelvinside against the glasgow average

Strengths

  • Strong schools
  • Botanic Gardens nearby
  • Good yields for the quality of stock

Things to weigh

  • Larger properties carry high maintenance costs
  • Parking restrictions

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.