Galashiels TD5 area guide
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Is Galashiels TD5 a good place to live?
In Galashiels (TD5), homes sell for around £145,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,806
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Galashiels TD5
Galashiels TD5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~15 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 55
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 17%
- Households
- 866
Owned 48% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 47%
Census 2021 (ONS), for TD5.
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Galashiels TD5: frequently asked questions
Is Galashiels TD5 a good place to live?
In Galashiels (TD5), homes sell for around £145,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
How much are house prices in Galashiels TD5?
Homes in Galashiels TD5 sell for around £145,000 on average (HM Land Registry).
Is Galashiels TD5 at risk of flooding?
Galashiels TD5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~15 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Galashiels TD5 a deprived area?
Galashiels TD5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).