Living in ML5: Liveability Score 66/100
North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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ML5 scores 66 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.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
0 Outstanding, 36 Good out of 37 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 3 GP surgeries and 3 hospital facilities serve the area.
93% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 4/10, around the national average.
typical EPC rating C. Running costs are broadly average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Good variety of shops, cafés, and leisure facilities within reach. Around 378 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
ML5 covers 1,012 active postcodes in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is ML5 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for ML5 at this time.
What are the schools like in ML5?
Schools in ML5 score 74/100. 0 Outstanding, 36 Good out of 37 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in ML5?
Broadband in ML5 scores 76/100. 93% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does ML5 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include ML6, G69, ML4. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for ML5?
ML5 scores 66/100, 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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