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If you are thinking about moving to Lanark, this guide will help you understand local services, transport, schools and housing so you can decide if the area is right for you.

Shops and local services

Lanark offers a good range of amenities, including:

• local shops, restaurants and two major supermarkets
• leisure and health facilities
• a Jobcentre Plus and council offices
• a golf course, equestrian facilities and an agricultural market

Transport

Lanark has bus and rail connections:

• bus services run during the day, with fewer services in the evening
• a train service runs directly to Glasgow
• travel to Edinburgh usually requires one change

You can plan your journey using Traveline Scotland.

Schools

To find your nearest school, use our school catchment area maps. You will need a Clydesdale postcode to search.

Housing in Lanark

Lanark has a mix of housing types, including:

• one and two-bedroom flats (most common)
• three and four-bedroom houses
• amenity and sheltered housing for older people

There are around 790 council homes in the area, with more provided by housing association partners.

The eight letting areas are:

• Bankhead
• Castlegate
• Kildare
• Smyllum
• The Marches
• Wellgate
• Wheatpark
• Woodstock Road

Availability

Housing in Lanark is in high demand:

• limited availability of houses
• more regular availability of flats in the Smyllum area
• longer waiting times in most other areas

Smyllum is close to local services and offers one, two and three-bedroom flats with secure entry.

For more detail, read the Clydesdale South Local Letting Plan.

Costs to consider

Before applying, make sure you can afford:

• rent or mortgage payments
• Council Tax
• household bills