Carluke vs Cleland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleland is about 16% cheaper on average. Carluke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carluke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
Cleland
£151,310
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Cleland
10124.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Cleland
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Cleland
443.5
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Cleland
65.4
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Cleland
£25,203
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cleland is £151,310, which is 16% less than Carluke at £175,976. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Cleland it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Carluke (£210,467 vs £178,142).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cleland prices grew faster — 131% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,864 offences per 1,000 people, Carluke is the safer of the two – 443% lower than Cleland's 10,124.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Cleland it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandCarluke has 87.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Cleland. Carluke has 151 schools in total, while Cleland has 154.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 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 | Carluke | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 154 |
| Primary | 132 | 127 |
| Secondary | 19 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleland offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 96.7% in Cleland. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 87% in Cleland.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (444 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.4 (band D) versus 57.3 (band D) in Carluke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,539 in Cleland. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Cleland.
Carluke has more energy-efficient housing — 47.3% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,203 in Cleland and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 44.2 in Cleland. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 69.2% in Cleland. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 62.9% in Cleland.
| Indicator | Carluke | Cleland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 3,130 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £25,203 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 34.7% |
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