Cleland vs Motherwell and Wishaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleland is about 0% cheaper on average. Motherwell And Wishaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Motherwell and Wishaw
£151,310
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Motherwell and Wishaw
253.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Motherwell and Wishaw
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Motherwell and Wishaw
443.5
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Motherwell and Wishaw
41.6
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Motherwell and Wishaw
£32,485
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cleland is £151,310, which is 0% less than Motherwell And Wishaw at £151,310. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Motherwell And Wishaw 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 ScotlandWith 253.9 offences per 1,000 people, Motherwell And Wishaw is the safer of the two – 3888% lower than Cleland's 10,124.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Motherwell And Wishaw 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 ScotlandCleland has 78.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Motherwell And Wishaw. Cleland has 154 schools in total, while Motherwell And Wishaw has 154.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Motherwell and Wishaw School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Motherwell and Wishaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 154 |
| Primary | 127 | 127 |
| Secondary | 27 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleland offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 443.5 Mbps in Motherwell And Wishaw. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 96.7% in Motherwell And Wishaw. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 87% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (444 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.4 (band D) versus 41.6 (band E) in Motherwell And Wishaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,785 in Motherwell And Wishaw. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 35.6% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
Cleland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 35.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,485 in Motherwell And Wishaw and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 35.2 in Motherwell And Wishaw. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 66.2% in Motherwell And Wishaw. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 58.7% in Motherwell And Wishaw.
| Indicator | Cleland | Motherwell and Wishaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 124,790 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 35.2 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £32,485 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 66.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 58.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 27.1% |
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