Living in G74: Liveability Score 68/100
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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G74 scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 606 green spaces within 2km.
Services
26% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 4 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
95% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 6/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,379/year, typical EPC rating C. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 187 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
G74 covers 934 active postcodes in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is G74 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for G74 at this time.
What are the schools like in G74?
Schools in G74 score 73/100. 26% of rated schools are Outstanding, well above the national average.
How good is the broadband in G74?
Broadband in G74 scores 85/100. 95% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does G74 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include G75, G79, G72. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for G74?
G74 scores 68/100, rated "Good", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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