Cleland vs Fauldhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Cleland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Fauldhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fauldhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Fauldhouse
£217,827
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Fauldhouse
3040.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Fauldhouse
91.5%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Fauldhouse
462.9
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Fauldhouse
63
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Fauldhouse
£29,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £151,310, Cleland undercuts Fauldhouse (£217,827) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Fauldhouse it is a flat at £123,221.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Fauldhouse (£123,221 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Fauldhouse prices grew faster — 142% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandFauldhouse has a crime rate of 3,040.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 233% lower than Cleland at 10,124.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Fauldhouse it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Cleland's most common crime is other crime; in Fauldhouse it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 154 schools in Cleland, 78.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fauldhouse, which has 86 schools, the figure is 91.5%.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fauldhouse School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 86 |
| Primary | 127 | 73 |
| Secondary | 27 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 91.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fauldhouse averages 462.9 Mbps – ahead of Cleland's 443.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 98.5% in Fauldhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 91.4% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (463 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.4 (D), while Fauldhouse averages 63 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,337 in Fauldhouse. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fauldhouse.
Fauldhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,990 in Fauldhouse and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 43.3 in Fauldhouse. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 62.4% in Fauldhouse. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 77.7% in Fauldhouse.
| Indicator | Cleland | Fauldhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 4,780 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £29,990 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 77.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 24.8% |
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