East Calder
Village · 7,477 residents
71Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Property market scores 92, well above the typical 60
- 78% of residents live within five minutes of a park
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Food & drink scores 22, below the typical 60
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around East Calder
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is East Calder a good place to live?
East Calder scores 71/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for property market (92) and environment (91).
It scores lowest on food & drink (22) and transport (31).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for East Calder in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of East Calder
The summary for East Calder is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026