Galashiels TD15 area guide
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Is Galashiels TD15 a good place to live?
In Galashiels (TD15), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £376,855 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 14% below average
- B Schools80% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£376,855
Population
18,153
Recorded crime
195.4
Schools
17
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Galashiels TD15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Galashiels TD15 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (948 of 15,860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 373 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in TD15, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (65 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in TD15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 96/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 8,523
Owned 59% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TD15.
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Galashiels TD15: frequently asked questions
Is Galashiels TD15 a good place to live?
In Galashiels (TD15), recorded crime is 14% below the national average, homes sell for around £376,855 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Galashiels TD15?
Recorded crime in Galashiels TD15 runs at 195.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Galashiels TD15 safe?
Crime in Galashiels TD15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Galashiels TD15 runs at 195.4 per 1,000 properties, 14% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Galashiels TD15?
Homes in Galashiels TD15 sell for around £376,855 on average, based on 299 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Galashiels TD15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Galashiels TD15 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (948 of 15,860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 373 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Galashiels TD15?
There are 17 schools in Galashiels TD15 (11 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Galashiels TD15 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Galashiels TD15, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Galashiels TD15 a deprived area?
Galashiels TD15 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).