Galston vs Kilwinning
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Galston offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Kilwinning has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kilwinning edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Galston
£127,807
Kilwinning
£132,002
Crime Rate
Galston
2202.1
Kilwinning
720.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Galston
68.2%
Kilwinning
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Galston
335.6
Kilwinning
427.3
EPC Rating
Galston
59.4
Kilwinning
66.1
Median Income
Galston
£35,177
Kilwinning
£32,130
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Galston is £127,807, which is 3% less than Kilwinning at £132,002. The most affordable entry point in Galston is a flat at £73,235, while in Kilwinning it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Kilwinning (£84,787 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Kilwinning prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Kilwinning (720.7 per 1,000) compared to Galston (2,202.1 per 1,000), a 206% difference. The most common crime category in Galston is other-crime, while in Kilwinning 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 ScotlandKilwinning has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Galston. Galston has 54 schools in total, while Kilwinning has 59.
Galston School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilwinning School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Galston | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 59 |
| Primary | 47 | 51 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kilwinning offers faster average downloads at 427.3 Mbps, compared to 335.6 Mbps in Galston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Galston and 98.8% in Kilwinning. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Galston and 82.8% in Kilwinning.
Kilwinning is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (427 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilwinning are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.1 (band D) versus 59.4 (band D) in Galston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,472 in Galston and £1,595 in Kilwinning. 40.7% of homes in Galston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kilwinning.
Kilwinning has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £32,130 in Kilwinning. The median age is 41.9 in Galston and 44.4 in Kilwinning. Employment rates stand at 73.9% in Galston and 72.3% in Kilwinning. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Galston versus 56.8% in Kilwinning.
| Indicator | Galston | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 16,460 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,177 | £32,130 |
| Employment Rate | 73.9% | 72.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 25.2% |
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