Hamilton vs Harthill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Harthill is about 16% cheaper on average. Hamilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hamilton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hamilton
£175,976
Harthill
£151,310
Crime Rate
Hamilton
310.1
Harthill
8827.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hamilton
87.8%
Harthill
78.5%
Avg Download Speed
Hamilton
439.7
Harthill
397.8
EPC Rating
Hamilton
71.1
Harthill
55.9
Median Income
Hamilton
£36,521
Harthill
£28,526
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Harthill is £151,310, which is 16% less than Hamilton at £175,976. The most affordable entry point in Hamilton is a flat at £101,671, while in Harthill it is a flat at £89,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Hamilton (£210,467 vs £178,142).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Harthill prices grew faster — 131% vs 125%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Hamilton (310.1 per 1,000) compared to Harthill (8,827.3 per 1,000), a 2747% difference. The most common crime category in Hamilton 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 ScotlandHamilton has 87.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 78.5% in Harthill. Hamilton has 151 schools in total, while Harthill has 154.
Hamilton School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 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 | Hamilton | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 151 | 154 |
| Primary | 132 | 127 |
| Secondary | 19 | 27 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% | 78.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hamilton offers faster average downloads at 439.7 Mbps, compared to 397.8 Mbps in Harthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Hamilton and 91.8% in Harthill. Gigabit availability stands at 85.8% in Hamilton and 77% in Harthill.
Hamilton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (440 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hamilton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 55.9 (band D) in Harthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Hamilton and £1,730 in Harthill. 49.8% of homes in Hamilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.3% in Harthill.
Hamilton has more energy-efficient housing — 49.8% reach band C or above, vs 48.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,521 in Hamilton and £28,526 in Harthill. The median age is 46.3 in Hamilton and 40.6 in Harthill. Employment rates stand at 76.9% in Hamilton and 72.1% in Harthill. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Hamilton versus 59.8% in Harthill.
| Indicator | Hamilton | Harthill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,730 | 3,590 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,521 | £28,526 |
| Employment Rate | 76.9% | 72.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 19.6% |
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