Galston vs Troon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Galston is about 21% cheaper on average. Troon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Troon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Galston
£127,807
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Galston
2202.1
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Galston
68.2%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Galston
335.6
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Galston
59.4
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Galston
£35,177
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Galston is £127,807, which is 21% less than Troon at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Galston is a flat at £73,235, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Troon (£186,156 vs £140,569).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Galston prices grew faster — 102% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Troon (582.3 per 1,000) compared to Galston (2,202.1 per 1,000), a 278% difference. The most common crime category in Galston is other-crime, while in Troon 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 ScotlandTroon has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Galston. Galston has 54 schools in total, while Troon has 50.
Galston School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Troon School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Galston | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 50 |
| Primary | 47 | 42 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Troon offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 335.6 Mbps in Galston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Galston and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Galston and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (460 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Galston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 59.4 (band D) versus 43.8 (band E) in Troon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,472 in Galston and £1,855 in Troon. 40.7% of homes in Galston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Troon.
Troon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,177 in Galston and £29,789 in Troon. The median age is 41.9 in Galston and 36.1 in Troon. Employment rates stand at 73.9% in Galston and 69.2% in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 64.4% in Galston versus 66.3% in Troon.
| Indicator | Galston | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,740 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,177 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 73.9% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% | 25.3% |
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