Cumnock vs Galston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cumnock offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Cumnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cumnock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cumnock
£127,807
Galston
£127,807
Crime Rate
Cumnock
1182.1
Galston
2202.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cumnock
68.2%
Galston
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Cumnock
334
Galston
335.6
EPC Rating
Cumnock
66
Galston
59.4
Median Income
Cumnock
£33,614
Galston
£35,177
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cumnock is £127,807, which is 0% less than Galston at £127,807. The most affordable entry point in Cumnock is a flat at £73,235, while in Galston it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cumnock (£243,517 vs £243,517).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cumnock prices grew faster — 102% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Cumnock (1,182.1 per 1,000) compared to Galston (2,202.1 per 1,000), a 86% difference. The most common crime category in Cumnock 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandCumnock has 68.2% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Galston. Cumnock has 54 schools in total, while Galston has 54.
Cumnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galston School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cumnock | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Galston offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 334.0 Mbps in Cumnock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Cumnock and 94% in Galston. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Cumnock 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
Homes in Cumnock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66 (band D) versus 59.4 (band D) in Galston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,565 in Cumnock and £1,472 in Galston. 26% of homes in Cumnock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.7% in Galston.
Galston has more energy-efficient housing — 40.7% reach band C or above, vs 26% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £33,614 in Cumnock. The median age is 44.4 in Cumnock and 41.9 in Galston. Employment rates stand at 71.8% in Cumnock and 73.9% in Galston. Owner-occupancy is 59.1% in Cumnock versus 64.4% in Galston.
| Indicator | Cumnock | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,830 | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,614 | £35,177 |
| Employment Rate | 71.8% | 73.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% | 64.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 30.8% |
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