East Kilbride vs Larkhall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
East Kilbride is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. East Kilbride has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Kilbride edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Kilbride
£175,976
Larkhall
£175,976
Crime Rate
East Kilbride
345.7
Larkhall
1602.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Kilbride
87.8%
Larkhall
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
East Kilbride
462.5
Larkhall
421
EPC Rating
East Kilbride
48.2
Larkhall
44
Median Income
East Kilbride
£33,078
Larkhall
£28,722
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Larkhall commands an average of £175,976, compared with £175,976 in East Kilbride – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in East Kilbride is a flat at £101,671, while in Larkhall it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in East Kilbride (£358,110 vs £358,110).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, East Kilbride prices grew faster — 125% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandEast Kilbride has a crime rate of 345.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 364% lower than Larkhall at 1,602.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Kilbride is other-crime, while in Larkhall 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 East Kilbride, where 87.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Larkhall. There are 151 schools in East Kilbride and 151 in Larkhall.
East Kilbride School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Larkhall School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Kilbride | Larkhall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 151 |
| Primary | 132 | 132 |
| Secondary | 19 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.5 Mbps in East Kilbride and 421.0 Mbps in Larkhall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in East Kilbride and 94.7% in Larkhall. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in East Kilbride and 82% in Larkhall.
East Kilbride is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (463 vs 421 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Kilbride leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 48.2 (E), while Larkhall averages 44 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,488 in East Kilbride and £1,690 in Larkhall. 35.1% of homes in East Kilbride have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 39.8% in Larkhall.
Larkhall has more energy-efficient housing — 39.8% reach band C or above, vs 35.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,078 in East Kilbride and £28,722 in Larkhall. The median age is 37.7 in East Kilbride and 36.1 in Larkhall. Owner-occupancy is 63.8% in East Kilbride versus 56.8% in Larkhall. Employment rates stand at 74.6% in East Kilbride and 72.2% in Larkhall.
| Indicator | East Kilbride | Larkhall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,120 | 16,200 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,078 | £28,722 |
| Employment Rate | 74.6% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27.3% |
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