Carluke vs Strathaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 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
Strathaven
£175,976
Crime Rate
Carluke
1864.0
Strathaven
3532.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carluke
87.8%
Strathaven
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Carluke
390.2
Strathaven
318.2
EPC Rating
Carluke
57.3
Strathaven
57.7
Median Income
Carluke
£24,866
Strathaven
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Strathaven 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 Strathaven 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 90% lower than Strathaven at 3,532.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carluke is other-crime, while in Strathaven 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 Strathaven. There are 151 schools in Carluke and 151 in Strathaven.
Carluke School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strathaven School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carluke | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 390.2 Mbps in Carluke and 318.2 Mbps in Strathaven. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Carluke and 95.3% in Strathaven. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Carluke and 57.5% in Strathaven.
Carluke is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (390 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Strathaven leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 57.7 (D), while Carluke averages 57.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,628 in Carluke and £1,289 in Strathaven. 47.3% of homes in Carluke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Strathaven.
Strathaven has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 47.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,131 in Strathaven and £24,866 in Carluke. The median age is 41.1 in Carluke and 41.3 in Strathaven. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Carluke versus 52.1% in Strathaven. Employment rates stand at 65.7% in Carluke and 73.2% in Strathaven.
| Indicator | Carluke | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,930 | 7,350 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £24,866 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 65.7% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 52.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 29.8% |
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