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Living in Galston

A snapshot of life in Galston, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Galston is a village in , Scotland with a population of 4,740. The average house price is £127,807 and the overall crime rate is 2202.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Galston ranks

Population

4,740

Avg House Price

£127,807

Crime Rate

2202.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

68.2%

Avg Download Speed

336 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,177

Median Age

41.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Galston's detached homes (£243,517) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£73,235).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Galston prices have risen 102% over the last 21 years (£63,168 → £127,807).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£243,517	£243,517	2217
Semi-Detached	£140,569	£140,569	2217
Terraced	£110,882	£110,882	2217
Flat	£73,235	£73,235	2217

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Galston is 2202.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Galston: other crime (22% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	54
Primary	47
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	68.2%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Annanhill Primary School	Primary	Good
Auchinleck Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bellsbank Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Catrine Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Crosshouse Communication Unit	Primary	Outstanding
Crosshouse Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dalmellington Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dalrymple Primary School	Primary	Good
Darvel Primary School	Primary	Good
Doon Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Drongan Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Dunlop Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Fenwick Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Galston Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Gargieston Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Grange Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Hillhead Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Hillside School	Primary	Outstanding
Hurlford Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
James Hamilton Primary	Primary	No rating available
Kilmarnock Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Kilmaurs Primary School	Primary	Good
Lainshaw Primary School	Primary	Good
Littlemill Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Loanhead Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Lochnorris Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lochnorris SLU	Primary	No rating available
Logan Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Loudoun Academy	Secondary	Good
Mauchline Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Mount Carmel Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Muirkirk Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Nether Robertland Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Netherthird Primary School	Primary	Good
New Cumnock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Newmilns Primary School	Primary	Good
Ochiltree Primary School	Primary	Good
Onthank Primary School	Primary	Good
Onthank Supported Learning Centre	Primary	No rating available
Park School	Primary	Outstanding
Patna Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Patna Supported Learning Unit	Primary	Inadequate
Robert Burns Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh (Onthank Gaelic Unit)	Primary	Good
Shortlees Primary School	Primary	Good
Sorn Primary School	Primary	Good
St Andrew's Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Joseph's Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Patrick's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Sophia's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Xavier's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Stewarton Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Whatriggs Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Willowbank School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Galston averages 336 Mbps — 236% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Galston homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 40.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	59.4
% Rated C or Above	40.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,472

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,740
Median Age	41.9
Median Household Income	£35,177
Employment Rate	73.9%
Owner Occupied	64.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Galston?

The average house price in Galston is £127,807 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Galston?

The most affordable entry point in Galston is a flat, with an average price of £73,235.

Is Galston a safe place to live?

Galston has a recorded crime rate of 2202.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Galston?

Galston has 54 schools in total, with 68.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Galston?

Average broadband download speeds in Galston are around 336 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94% of premises.

How big is Galston?

Galston is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,740.

Most compared with

How does Galston stack up against its neighbours?

Auchinleck

Galston

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 2798.4 · 2202.1
Distance: 9.4 mi

Ayr

Galston

House price: £160,929 · £127,807
Crime rate: 136.9 · 2202.1
Distance: 12.8 mi

Beith

Galston

House price: £132,002 · £127,807
Crime rate: 1963.9 · 2202.1
Distance: 14.3 mi

Cumnock

Galston

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 1182.1 · 2202.1
Distance: 11.3 mi

Darvel

Galston

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 2202.1
Distance: 4.0 mi

Drongan

Galston

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 3282.4 · 2202.1
Distance: 11.8 mi

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