Galston vs Strathaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Galston offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Galston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Strathaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Galston
£127,807
Strathaven
£175,976
Crime Rate
Galston
2202.1
Strathaven
3532.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Galston
68.2%
Strathaven
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Galston
335.6
Strathaven
318.2
EPC Rating
Galston
59.4
Strathaven
57.7
Median Income
Galston
£35,177
Strathaven
£31,131
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Galston is £127,807, which is 27% less than Strathaven at £175,976. The most affordable entry point in Galston is a flat at £73,235, while in Strathaven it is a flat at £101,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Strathaven (£210,467 vs £140,569).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Strathaven prices grew faster — 125% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 2,202.1 offences per 1,000 people, Galston is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Strathaven's 3,532.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Galston is other-crime, while in Strathaven 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 ScotlandStrathaven has 87.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Galston. Galston has 54 schools in total, while Strathaven has 151.
Galston School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strathaven School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 151 schools (132 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Galston | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 151 |
| Primary | 47 | 132 |
| Secondary | 7 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Galston offers faster average downloads at 335.6 Mbps, compared to 318.2 Mbps in Strathaven. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Galston and 95.3% in Strathaven. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Galston and 57.5% in Strathaven.
Galston is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (336 vs 318 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Galston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 59.4 (band D) versus 57.7 (band D) in Strathaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,472 in Galston and £1,289 in Strathaven. 40.7% of homes in Galston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Strathaven.
Strathaven has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £31,131 in Strathaven. The median age is 41.9 in Galston and 41.3 in Strathaven. Employment rates stand at 73.9% in Galston and 73.2% in Strathaven. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Galston versus 52.1% in Strathaven.
| Indicator | Galston | Strathaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 7,350 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,177 | £31,131 |
| Employment Rate | 73.9% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 52.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 29.8% |
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