Galashiels vs Jedburgh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Galashiels is about 0% cheaper on average. Galashiels has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Galashiels edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Galashiels
£181,358
Jedburgh
£181,358
Crime Rate
Galashiels
487.0
Jedburgh
1873.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Galashiels
74.6%
Jedburgh
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Galashiels
404.7
Jedburgh
300.8
EPC Rating
Galashiels
50.5
Jedburgh
57.5
Median Income
Galashiels
£27,742
Jedburgh
£27,192
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Galashiels is £181,358, which is 0% less than Jedburgh at £181,358. The most affordable entry point in Galashiels is a flat at £107,088, while in Jedburgh it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Galashiels (£340,681 vs £340,681).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Galashiels prices grew faster — 119% vs 119%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 487 offences per 1,000 people, Galashiels is the safer of the two – 285% lower than Jedburgh's 1,873.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Galashiels is violent-crime, while in Jedburgh it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandGalashiels has 74.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 74.6% in Jedburgh. Galashiels has 66 schools in total, while Jedburgh has 66.
Galashiels School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jedburgh School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Galashiels | Jedburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 66 | 66 |
| Primary | 57 | 57 |
| Secondary | 9 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 74.6% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Galashiels offers faster average downloads at 404.7 Mbps, compared to 300.8 Mbps in Jedburgh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Galashiels and 82% in Jedburgh. Gigabit availability stands at 76.4% in Galashiels and 55.4% in Jedburgh.
Galashiels is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (405 vs 301 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Jedburgh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 57.5 (band D) versus 50.5 (band E) in Galashiels. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,524 in Galashiels and £1,472 in Jedburgh. 49.7% of homes in Galashiels have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.1% in Jedburgh.
Jedburgh has more energy-efficient housing — 57.1% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,742 in Galashiels and £27,192 in Jedburgh. The median age is 38.6 in Galashiels and 41.2 in Jedburgh. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Galashiels and 75.5% in Jedburgh. Owner-occupancy is 59.4% in Galashiels versus 59% in Jedburgh.
| Indicator | Galashiels | Jedburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,040 | 3,910 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,742 | £27,192 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 75.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 59% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.3% | 26.1% |
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