Bathgate vs Cleland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Cleland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Bathgate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bathgate edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bathgate
£217,827
Cleland
£151,310
Crime Rate
Bathgate
510.5
Cleland
10124.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bathgate
91.5%
Cleland
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bathgate
409.7
Cleland
443.5
EPC Rating
Bathgate
59.4
Cleland
65.4
Median Income
Bathgate
£30,926
Cleland
£25,203
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Bathgate commands an average of £217,827, compared with £151,310 in Cleland – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Bathgate 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 Bathgate (£123,221 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Bathgate prices grew faster — 142% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandBathgate has a crime rate of 510.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1883% lower than Cleland at 10,124.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bathgate is violent-crime, while in Cleland it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bathgate's most common crime is violent crime; in Cleland 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 78.5% in Cleland. There are 86 schools in Bathgate and 154 in Cleland.
Bathgate 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 | Bathgate | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 154 |
| Primary | 73 | 127 |
| Secondary | 13 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Cleland and 409.7 Mbps in Bathgate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Bathgate and 96.7% in Cleland. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Bathgate 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
Cleland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.4 (D), while Bathgate averages 59.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,690 in Bathgate and £1,539 in Cleland. 21.7% of homes in Bathgate 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 21.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,926 in Bathgate and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 41.9 in Bathgate and 44.2 in Cleland. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Bathgate versus 62.9% in Cleland. Employment rates stand at 70% in Bathgate and 69.2% in Cleland.
| Indicator | Bathgate | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,470 | 3,130 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,926 | £25,203 |
| Employment Rate | 70% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 34.7% |
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