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Galashiels, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Galashiels is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 12,660. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,660 Population 6/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$42,672 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,672 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$231,037 home value, $1,067/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,660
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,672
Per Capita$42,672
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$231,037
Rent$1,067
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,064

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population12,660
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates55.6146°, -2.8070°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$42,672
Median Age40.6 years

About Galashiels

Galashiels is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 12,660. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Galashiels has a population of 12,660 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,223.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

12,660
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
2,223.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Galashiels vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Galashiels is $42,672, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,672. The average weekly wage is $821, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,152 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Galashiels vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,672
43% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$42,672
Avg Weekly Wage$821

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Galashiels is $231,037, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,067 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,064 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,037
18% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,067
8% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units5,064

Property Tax

Climate in Galashiels

Galashiels has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F -4° / 9.8° 68.1
Feb 4°C / 39°F -3.5° / 10.6° 79.7
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -2.5° / 13.4° 74.5
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F -2° / 16.5° 55.1
May 10.1°C / 50°F 1.7° / 19.9° 73.0
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 4.4° / 22.3° 69.7
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 7° / 25.4° 96.8
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 6.7° / 23.5° 99.2
Sep 12°C / 54°F 3.6° / 21.8° 76.8
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 1.1° / 15.6° 120.5
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F -1.7° / 12.6° 87.2
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -3° / 10.7° 107.6
Galashiels experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area2,223.2 sq mi (5,758.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates55.6146°N, 2.8070°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 78 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 120 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 149 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 103 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 94 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 118 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 149 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Galashiels has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.2").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area2,223.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Galashiels

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Balmoral Primary School — — — —
Burgh Primary School — — — —
St Peter's Primary School — — — —
Langlee Primary School — — — —
St Margaret's RC Primary School — — — —
Glendinning Terrace Primary School — — — —
Galashiels Academy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Galashiels

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
East Coast FM Haddington easy listening MP3 320 kbps
BFBS Scotland — AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 — MP3
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3
TD1 Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Galashiels

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Commendator's House Museum
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
Hawick Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Old Gala House
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Thirlestane Castle
Trimontium Museum

Libraries in Galashiels

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Earlston Library0.0
Galashiels Library0.0
Gorebridge Library0.0
Hawick Library0.0
Lauderdale Library0.0
Melrose Library0.0

Restaurants in Galashiels

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1953
Gala Tandoori
Loon Fung
Okome
Paulo's Italian
Silver Star
Zaika Tandoori

Cafes in Galashiels

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Affogata Joe's
Asda Café
Costa
Jeanie's
Macari's Cafe
Recharge CIC
Starbucks
Starvin'
Tekin's Café
The Coffee Tree
Zola’s Bakery

Cinemas in Galashiels

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pavilion Cinema

Monuments in Galashiels

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross

Clinics in Galashiels

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galashiels Health Centre

Dentists in Galashiels

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Street Dental Practice
Borders Orthodontist

Veterinaries in Galashiels

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Border Vets

Train Stations in Galashiels

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galashiels

Bus Stations in Galashiels

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Interchange

Gas Stations in Galashiels

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Shell Wilderhaugh

Banks in Galashiels

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
Nationwide
RBS
Santander
Scottish Building Society
TSB

Gyms in Galashiels

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PureGym
Queens Leisure Centre

Golf Courses in Galashiels

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galashiels Golf Course
Torwoodlee Golf Course

Breweries in Galashiels

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tempest Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Galashiels

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Galashiels

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam—Medium Airport
Archerfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Balado Airfield—Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip—Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip—Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Castleton Farm—Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield—Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield—Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Fife Airport—Small Airport
Fingland—Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip—Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield—Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield—Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip—Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field—Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip—Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip—Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field—Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton—Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Galashiels

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gala Park Post Office
Galashiels Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Galashiels

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Borders Islamic Society
Galashiels Parish Church
Our Lady and St Andrew RC Church
St Peter's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galashiels

What is the population of Galashiels?

Galashiels has a population of 12,660 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,223.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Galashiels expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,672, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,037 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Galashiels?

Galashiels has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Galashiels?

Galashiels has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $821. There are 1,152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Galashiels?

The median home value in Galashiels is $231,037. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,067. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Galashiels?

50.0% of adults in Galashiels hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Galashiels?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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