Armadale vs Motherwell and Wishaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Motherwell And Wishaw is about 44% cheaper on average. Motherwell And Wishaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Motherwell and Wishaw
£151,310
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Motherwell and Wishaw
253.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Motherwell and Wishaw
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Motherwell and Wishaw
443.5
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Motherwell and Wishaw
41.6
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Motherwell and Wishaw
£32,485
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Motherwell And Wishaw 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 Motherwell And Wishaw 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 ScotlandWith 253.9 offences per 1,000 people, Motherwell And Wishaw is the safer of the two – 356% lower than Armadale's 1,158.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Motherwell And Wishaw it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Motherwell And Wishaw 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 Motherwell And Wishaw. Armadale has 86 schools in total, while Motherwell And Wishaw has 154.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Motherwell and Wishaw School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Motherwell and Wishaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 154 |
| Primary | 73 | 127 |
| Secondary | 13 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Motherwell And Wishaw 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 Motherwell And Wishaw. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 87% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
Motherwell And Wishaw 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 41.6 (band E) in Motherwell And Wishaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,785 in Motherwell And Wishaw. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 35.6% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
Armadale has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 35.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,485 in Motherwell And Wishaw and £31,942 in Armadale. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 35.2 in Motherwell And Wishaw. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 66.2% in Motherwell And Wishaw. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 58.7% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
| Indicator | Armadale | Motherwell and Wishaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 124,790 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 35.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £32,485 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 66.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 58.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 27.1% |
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