Armadale vs Cleland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cleland offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Cleland
£151,310
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Cleland
10124.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Cleland
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Cleland
443.5
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Cleland
65.4
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Cleland
£25,203
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cleland is £151,310, which is 44% less than Armadale at £217,827. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Cleland it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Armadale (£123,221 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Armadale (1,158.2 per 1,000) compared to Cleland (10,124.6 per 1,000), a 774% difference. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Cleland it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Cleland it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandArmadale has 91.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Cleland. Armadale has 86 schools in total, while Cleland has 154.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 154 |
| Primary | 73 | 127 |
| Secondary | 13 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleland offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 409.7 Mbps in Armadale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 96.7% in Cleland. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 87% in Cleland.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (444 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Armadale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band D) versus 65.4 (band D) in Cleland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,539 in Cleland. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Cleland.
Cleland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 44.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 44.2 in Cleland. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 69.2% in Cleland. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 62.9% in Cleland.
| Indicator | Armadale | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 3,130 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £25,203 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 34.7% |
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