Drongan vs Galston

At £127,807, Drongan undercuts Galston (£127,807) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Drongan 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 49% lower than Drongan at 3,282.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Drongan 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 Drongan, 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 Drongan's 192.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 94% in Galston. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 61.7% in Galston.

→Galston is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (336 vs 192 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Galston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.4 (D), while Drongan averages 54.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,472 in Galston. 39.2% of homes in Drongan 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 39.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £29,139 in Drongan. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 41.9 in Galston. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Drongan versus 64.4% in Galston. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 73.9% in Galston.

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