Carluke vs Hamilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carluke wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Hamilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carluke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
Hamilton
£175,976
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Hamilton
310.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Hamilton
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Hamilton
439.7
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Hamilton
71.1
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Hamilton
£36,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Hamilton commands an average of £175,976, compared with £175,976 in Carluke – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Hamilton 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 Hamilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 310.1 per 1,000 versus 1,864 per 1,000 in Carluke. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Hamilton 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Carluke, where 87.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Hamilton. There are 151 schools in Carluke and 151 in Hamilton.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.7 Mbps in Hamilton and 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 98.3% in Hamilton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 85.8% in Hamilton.
Hamilton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (440 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hamilton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 57.3 (band D) in Carluke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,218 in Hamilton. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Hamilton.
Hamilton has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 46.3 in Hamilton. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 76.9% in Hamilton. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 65.7% in Hamilton. Carluke has a population of 13,930 and Hamilton has 83,730.
| Indicator | Carluke | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 83,730 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £36,521 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 76.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 27.9% |
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