Carluke vs Law
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Carluke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Carluke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carluke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carluke
£175,976
Law
£175,976
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Law
8064.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Law
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Law
390.2
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Law
59.6
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Law
£28,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £175,976, Carluke undercuts Law (£175,976) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Law 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 ScotlandCarluke has a crime rate of 1,864 per 1,000 residents, which is 333% lower than Law at 8,064 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Law 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 Law, 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.
Law School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carluke averages 390.2 Mbps – ahead of Law's 390.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 91.1% in Law. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 75.3% in Law.
Carluke is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (390 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Law leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.6 (D), while Carluke averages 57.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,678 in Law. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.7% in Law.
Law has more energy-efficient housing — 54.7% reach band C or above, vs 47.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,784 in Law and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 42 in Law. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 54.9% in Law. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 70.4% in Law.
| Indicator | Carluke | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 3,220 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £28,784 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 70.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 29% |
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