Eaglesham vs Galston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Galston wins on house prices with a 126% gap. Eaglesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaglesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eaglesham
£288,728
Galston
£127,807
Crime Rate
Eaglesham
1206.5
Galston
2202.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eaglesham
100.0%
Galston
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Eaglesham
426.7
Galston
335.6
EPC Rating
Eaglesham
47.3
Galston
59.4
Median Income
Eaglesham
£25,916
Galston
£35,177
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £127,807, Galston undercuts Eaglesham (£288,728) by around 126% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eaglesham is a flat at £165,371, while in Galston it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 126% pricier in Eaglesham (£165,371 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Eaglesham prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Eaglesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,206.5 per 1,000 versus 2,202.1 per 1,000 in Galston. The most common crime category in Eaglesham 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 ScotlandOf the 32 schools in Eaglesham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Galston, which has 54 schools, the figure is 68.2%.
Eaglesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 32 schools (25 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 | Eaglesham | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 54 |
| Primary | 25 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eaglesham averages 426.7 Mbps – ahead of Galston's 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Eaglesham and 94% in Galston. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Eaglesham and 61.7% in Galston.
Eaglesham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (427 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Galston, scoring 59.4 on average (band D) compared to 47.3 (band E) in Eaglesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,542 in Eaglesham and £1,472 in Galston. 51.9% of homes in Eaglesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.7% in Galston.
Eaglesham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.9% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £25,916 in Eaglesham. The median age is 37.4 in Eaglesham and 41.9 in Galston. Employment rates stand at 76% in Eaglesham and 73.9% in Galston. Owner-occupancy is 58.4% in Eaglesham versus 64.4% in Galston. Eaglesham has a population of 3,400 and Galston has 4,740.
| Indicator | Eaglesham | Galston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,400 | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,916 | £35,177 |
| Employment Rate | 76% | 73.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.4% | 64.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.6% | 30.8% |
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