Carluke vs Larkhall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carluke offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Larkhall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carluke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
Larkhall
£175,976
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Larkhall
1602.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Larkhall
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Larkhall
421
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Larkhall
44
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Larkhall
£28,722
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Carluke is £175,976, which is 0% less than Larkhall at £175,976. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Larkhall 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 ScotlandWith 1,602.8 offences per 1,000 people, Larkhall is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Carluke's 1,864 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Larkhall 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 87.8% in Larkhall. Carluke has 151 schools in total, while Larkhall has 151.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Larkhall School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | Larkhall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Larkhall offers faster average downloads at 421.0 Mbps, compared to 390.2 Mbps in Carluke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 94.7% in Larkhall. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 82% in Larkhall.
Larkhall is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (421 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Carluke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 57.3 (band D) versus 44 (band E) in Larkhall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,690 in Larkhall. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 39.8% in Larkhall.
Carluke has more energy-efficient housing — 47.3% reach band C or above, vs 39.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,722 in Larkhall and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 36.1 in Larkhall. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 72.2% in Larkhall. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 56.8% in Larkhall.
| Indicator | Carluke | Larkhall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 16,200 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £28,722 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 27.3% |
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