Carluke vs Lesmahagow

At £175,976, Carluke undercuts Lesmahagow (£175,976) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Carluke is a flat at £101,671, while in Lesmahagow it is a flat at £101,671.

Residents of Carluke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,864 per 1,000 versus 5,969.2 per 1,000 in Lesmahagow. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Lesmahagow 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 Lesmahagow, which has 151 schools, the figure is 87.8%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Carluke averages 390.2 Mbps – ahead of Lesmahagow's 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 92.8% in Lesmahagow. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 55.2% in Lesmahagow.

→Carluke is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (390 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Lesmahagow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 60.4 (D), while Carluke averages 57.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,634 in Lesmahagow. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 35% in Lesmahagow.

→Carluke has more energy-efficient housing — 47.3% reach band C or above, vs 35% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,751 in Lesmahagow and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 42.3 in Lesmahagow. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 51.7% in Lesmahagow. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 69.3% in Lesmahagow.

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