East Calder vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Harthill wins on house prices with a 44% gap. East Calder has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Calder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Calder
£217,827
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
East Calder
2763.3
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Calder
91.5%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
East Calder
423.4
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
East Calder
67.6
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
East Calder
£30,317
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in East Calder commands an average of £217,827, compared with £151,310 in Harthill – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in East Calder is a flat at £123,221, while in Harthill it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in East Calder (£123,221 vs £89,980).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, East Calder prices grew faster — 142% vs 131%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of East Calder experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,763.3 per 1,000 versus 8,827.3 per 1,000 in Harthill. The most common crime category in East Calder is violent-crime, while in Harthill it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
East Calder's most common crime is violent crime; in Harthill it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer East Calder, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 78.5% in Harthill. There are 86 schools in East Calder and 154 in Harthill.
East Calder School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 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 | East Calder | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 154 |
| Primary | 73 | 127 |
| Secondary | 13 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 423.4 Mbps in East Calder and 397.8 Mbps in Harthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in East Calder and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in East Calder and 77% in Harthill.
East Calder is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (423 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours East Calder, scoring 67.6 on average (band D) compared to 55.9 (band D) in Harthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,581 in East Calder and £1,730 in Harthill. 37.4% of homes in East Calder 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 37.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,317 in East Calder and £28,526 in Harthill. The median age is 45 in East Calder and 40.6 in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 71.5% in East Calder and 72.1% in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 55.6% in East Calder versus 59.8% in Harthill. East Calder has a population of 5,260 and Harthill has 3,590.
| Indicator | East Calder | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,260 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 45 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,317 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 71.5% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 55.6% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 19.6% |
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