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Carluke vs Law

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Carluke 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.

Of 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.

MetricCarlukeLaw
Total Schools151151
Primary132132
Secondary1919
% Top two bands87.8%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.

IndicatorCarlukeLaw
Population13,9303,220
Median Age41.142
Median Household Income£24,866£28,784
Employment Rate65.7%70.4%
Owner Occupied66.7%54.9%
Degree-Level Qualified28.3%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Carluke and Law?
Carluke and Law are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Carluke or Law?
Carluke is cheaper, with an average house price of £175,976.
Is Carluke or Law safer?
Carluke has the lower crime rate at 1,864 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Carluke or Law?
Carluke has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 87.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Carluke or Law?
Carluke has faster average broadband at 390.2 Mbps.

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