Cleland vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleland wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Harthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £151,310, Cleland undercuts Harthill (£151,310) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Harthill it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cleland (£306,255 vs £306,255).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cleland prices grew faster — 131% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Harthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 8,827.3 per 1,000 versus 10,124.6 per 1,000 in Cleland. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Harthill 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 ScotlandOf the 154 schools in Cleland, 78.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Harthill, which has 154 schools, the figure is 78.5%.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harthill School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 154 |
| Primary | 127 | 127 |
| Secondary | 27 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cleland averages 443.5 Mbps – ahead of Harthill's 397.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 77% in Harthill.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (444 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 65.4 (D), while Harthill averages 55.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,730 in Harthill. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Harthill.
Harthill has more energy-efficient housing — 48.3% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,526 in Harthill and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 40.6 in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 59.8% in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 72.1% in Harthill.
| Indicator | Cleland | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 19.6% |
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