Cleland vs Stonehouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleland is about 14% cheaper on average. Stonehouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stonehouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleland
£151,310
Stonehouse
£175,976
Crime Rate
Cleland
10124.6
Stonehouse
4721.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleland
78.5%
Stonehouse
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cleland
443.5
Stonehouse
421
EPC Rating
Cleland
65.4
Stonehouse
53.1
Median Income
Cleland
£25,203
Stonehouse
£34,010
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cleland is £151,310, which is 14% less than Stonehouse at £175,976. The most affordable entry point in Cleland is a flat at £89,980, while in Stonehouse it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Stonehouse (£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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Stonehouse (4,721.1 per 1,000) compared to Cleland (10,124.6 per 1,000), a 114% difference. The most common crime category in Cleland is other-crime, while in Stonehouse 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 ScotlandStonehouse has 87.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Cleland. Cleland has 154 schools in total, while Stonehouse has 151.
Cleland School Inspection Breakdown
78.5% of 154 schools (127 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stonehouse School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleland | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 154 | 151 |
| Primary | 127 | 132 |
| Secondary | 27 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 78.5% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleland offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 421.0 Mbps in Stonehouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Cleland and 94.7% in Stonehouse. Gigabit availability stands at 87% in Cleland and 82% in Stonehouse.
Cleland is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (444 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.4 (band D) versus 53.1 (band E) in Stonehouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,539 in Cleland and £1,330 in Stonehouse. 47.2% of homes in Cleland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 37.9% in Stonehouse.
Cleland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 37.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,010 in Stonehouse and £25,203 in Cleland. The median age is 44.2 in Cleland and 39.5 in Stonehouse. Employment rates stand at 69.2% in Cleland and 73% in Stonehouse. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cleland versus 57.3% in Stonehouse.
| Indicator | Cleland | Stonehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,130 | 5,500 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £25,203 | £34,010 |
| Employment Rate | 69.2% | 73% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 57.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 25% |
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