Carluke vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Carluke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Carluke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fauldhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Fauldhouse commands an average of £217,827, compared with £175,976 in Carluke – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Fauldhouse (£123,221 vs £101,671).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Fauldhouse prices grew faster — 142% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCarluke has a crime rate of 1,864 per 1,000 residents, which is 63% lower than Fauldhouse at 3,040.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Fauldhouse it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Carluke's most common crime is other crime; in Fauldhouse it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Fauldhouse, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Carluke. There are 151 schools in Carluke and 86 in Fauldhouse.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 86 |
| Primary | 132 | 73 |
| Secondary | 19 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Fauldhouse and 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (463 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fauldhouse, scoring 63 on average (band D) compared to 57.3 (band D) in Carluke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,990 in Fauldhouse and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 77.7% in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse. Carluke has a population of 13,930 and Fauldhouse has 4,780.
| Indicator | Carluke | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 24.8% |
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