Cleland vs Hamilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleland wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Hamilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hamilton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Hamilton
£175,976
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Hamilton
310.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Hamilton
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Hamilton
439.7
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Hamilton
71.1
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Hamilton
£36,521
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Hamilton commands an average of £175,976, compared with £151,310 in Cleland – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Hamilton it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Hamilton (£210,467 vs £178,142).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cleland prices grew faster — 131% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Hamilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 310.1 per 1,000 versus 10,124.6 per 1,000 in Cleland. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Hamilton 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 Hamilton, where 87.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 78.5% in Cleland. There are 154 schools in Cleland and 151 in Hamilton.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 151 |
| Primary | 127 | 132 |
| Secondary | 27 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Cleland and 439.7 Mbps in Hamilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 98.3% in Hamilton. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 85.8% in Hamilton.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (444 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hamilton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Cleland averages 65.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,218 in Hamilton. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Hamilton.
Hamilton has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 46.3 in Hamilton. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 65.7% in Hamilton. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 76.9% in Hamilton.
| Indicator | Cleland | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 83,730 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £36,521 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 76.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 27.9% |
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