Realvian
84
Score
84 out of 100
G3Strong liveabilityScotland

West End, Glasgow

Glasgow's West End combines Victorian tenement architecture, the university, Kelvingrove, and Byres Road. Unusually strong across liveability and yield — Glasgow's affordability makes both possible.

Average price
£262,000
Average rent
£1,290/mo
Gross yield
6.7%
5-year growth
+21.3%
Investment score
85/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
24 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

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

  • Schools
    86

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    91

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

  • Safety
    73

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

  • Green space
    87

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    93

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    76

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

West End against the glasgow average

Strengths

  • Strong scores across liveability and yield
  • Best affordability of any high-scoring area here
  • University and Kelvingrove Park

Things to weigh

  • Tenement roof and common-repair liabilities
  • HMO licensing applies near the university

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.