Carluke vs East Kilbride
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carluke wins on house prices with a 0% gap. East Kilbride has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carluke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
East Kilbride
£175,976
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
East Kilbride
345.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
East Kilbride
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
East Kilbride
462.5
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
East Kilbride
48.2
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
East Kilbride
£33,078
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £175,976, Carluke undercuts East Kilbride (£175,976) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in East Kilbride it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Carluke (£358,110 vs £358,110).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Carluke prices grew faster — 125% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of East Kilbride experience less crime overall, with a rate of 345.7 per 1,000 versus 1,864 per 1,000 in Carluke. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in East Kilbride 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 ScotlandOf the 151 schools in Carluke, 87.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Kilbride, which has 151 schools, the figure is 87.8%.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Kilbride School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | East Kilbride |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in East Kilbride averages 462.5 Mbps – ahead of Carluke's 390.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 96.9% in East Kilbride. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 91.5% in East Kilbride.
East Kilbride is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (463 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carluke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 57.3 (D), while East Kilbride averages 48.2 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,488 in East Kilbride. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 35.1% in East Kilbride.
Carluke has more energy-efficient housing — 47.3% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,078 in East Kilbride and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 37.7 in East Kilbride. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 63.8% in East Kilbride. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 74.6% in East Kilbride.
| Indicator | Carluke | East Kilbride |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 75,120 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £33,078 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 27% |
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