Armadale vs Carluke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carluke offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Carluke
£175,976
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Carluke
1864.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Carluke
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Carluke
390.2
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Carluke
57.3
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Carluke
£24,866
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Carluke is £175,976, which is 24% less than Armadale at £217,827. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Carluke it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Armadale (£123,221 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Armadale (1,158.2 per 1,000) compared to Carluke (1,864 per 1,000), a 61% difference. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Carluke it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Carluke it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandArmadale has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.8% in Carluke. Armadale has 86 schools in total, while Carluke has 151.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Carluke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 151 |
| Primary | 73 | 132 |
| Secondary | 13 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Armadale offers faster average downloads at 409.7 Mbps, compared to 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 91.1% in Carluke. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 75.3% in Carluke.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (410 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Armadale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band D) versus 57.3 (band D) in Carluke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,628 in Carluke. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.3% in Carluke.
Carluke has more energy-efficient housing — 47.3% reach band C or above, vs 44.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 41.1 in Carluke. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 65.7% in Carluke. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 66.7% in Carluke.
| Indicator | Armadale | Carluke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 13,930 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £24,866 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 65.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 28.3% |
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