Bathgate vs Carluke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Carluke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Bathgate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bathgate edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bathgate
£217,827
Carluke
£175,976
Crime Rate
Bathgate
510.5
Carluke
1864.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bathgate
91.5%
Carluke
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bathgate
409.7
Carluke
390.2
EPC Rating
Bathgate
59.4
Carluke
57.3
Median Income
Bathgate
£30,926
Carluke
£24,866
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Bathgate commands an average of £217,827, compared with £175,976 in Carluke – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Bathgate 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 Bathgate (£123,221 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bathgate prices grew faster — 142% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandBathgate has a crime rate of 510.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 265% lower than Carluke at 1,864 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bathgate is violent-crime, while in Carluke it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bathgate's most common crime is violent crime; in Carluke it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Bathgate, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Carluke. There are 86 schools in Bathgate and 151 in Carluke.
Bathgate 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 | Bathgate | Carluke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 151 |
| Primary | 73 | 132 |
| Secondary | 13 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.7 Mbps in Bathgate and 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bathgate and 91.1% in Carluke. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Bathgate and 75.3% in Carluke.
Bathgate is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (410 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bathgate leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.4 (D), while Carluke averages 57.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,690 in Bathgate and £1,628 in Carluke. 21.7% of homes in Bathgate 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 21.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,926 in Bathgate and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.9 in Bathgate and 41.1 in Carluke. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Bathgate versus 66.7% in Carluke. Employment rates stand at 70% in Bathgate and 65.7% in Carluke.
| Indicator | Bathgate | Carluke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,470 | 13,930 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,926 | £24,866 |
| Employment Rate | 70% | 65.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 28.3% |
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