Living in South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 318,170 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 2%, #5 of 387), movers on a budget (top 2%, #6 of 388), rural value seekers (top 2%, #6 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about South Lanarkshire
- It is part of Greater Glasgow, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 00 min and sets around 15:45; in late June it sets around 22:05.
How South Lanarkshire ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 80 | #7 of 378 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 86 | #5 of 387 | #5 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 87 | #7 of 378 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 87 | #7 of 378 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #279 of 378 | #21 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 51 | #233 of 378 | #18 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #157 of 387 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #12 of 368 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #15 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #48 of 362 | #6 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #10 of 387 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #6 of 368 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #27 of 361 | #5 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 28 | #242 of 354 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 85 | #6 of 378 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 78 | #6 of 388 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #52 of 363 | #7 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #91 of 387 | #7 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 25 | #286 of 378 | #21 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 76 | #32 of 388 | #21 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 48 | #88 of 388 | #37 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 77 | #6 of 388 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #105 of 388 | #8 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #54 of 388 | #7 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #25 of 388 | #5 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #147 of 209 | #37 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #74 of 388 | #10 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #76 of 368 | #7 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Lanarkshire 12 km
- Glasgow City 14 km
- East Renfrewshire 14 km
- East Dunbartonshire 19 km
- Renfrewshire 23 km
- East Ayrshire 30 km
- West Dunbartonshire 30 km
- Falkirk 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.