Auchinleck vs Galston

At £127,807, Auchinleck undercuts Galston (£127,807) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Galston it is a flat at £73,235.

Galston has a crime rate of 2,202.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Auchinleck at 2,798.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Galston it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 54 schools in Auchinleck, 68.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Galston, which has 54 schools, the figure is 68.2%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Galston averages 335.6 Mbps – ahead of Auchinleck's 334.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 94% in Galston. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 61.7% in Galston.

→Galston is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Auchinleck leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.5 (D), while Galston averages 59.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,472 in Galston. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.7% in Galston.

→Auchinleck has more energy-efficient housing — 41.2% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 41.9 in Galston. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 64.4% in Galston. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 73.9% in Galston.

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