Living in ML6: Liveability Score 64/100
North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
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ML6 scores 64 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 488 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 32 Good out of 32 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 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
93% gigabit coverage; 99% 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
Moderate transport coverage: some public transport available.
Lifestyle
Good variety of shops, cafés, and leisure facilities within reach. Around 509 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
ML6 covers 1,209 active postcodes in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is ML6 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for ML6 at this time.
What are the schools like in ML6?
Schools in ML6 score 62/100. 0 Outstanding, 32 Good out of 32 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in ML6?
Broadband in ML6 scores 77/100. 93% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does ML6 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include ML5, ML4, ML1. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for ML6?
ML6 scores 64/100, rated "Average", 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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