Armadale vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Harthill wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Armadale commands an average of £217,827, compared with £151,310 in Harthill – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Harthill 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 ScotlandResidents of Armadale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,158.2 per 1,000 versus 8,827.3 per 1,000 in Harthill. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Harthill it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Harthill it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Armadale, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 78.5% in Harthill. There are 86 schools in Armadale and 154 in Harthill.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harthill School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 154 |
| Primary | 73 | 127 |
| Secondary | 13 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.7 Mbps in Armadale and 397.8 Mbps in Harthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 77% in Harthill.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (410 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armadale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (D), while Harthill averages 55.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,730 in Harthill. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Harthill.
Harthill has more energy-efficient housing — 48.3% reach band C or above, vs 44.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £28,526 in Harthill. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 40.6 in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 59.8% in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 72.1% in Harthill.
| Indicator | Armadale | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 19.6% |
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