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Living in Darvel

A snapshot of life in Darvel, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Darvel is a village in , Scotland with a population of 3,940. The average house price is £127,807 and the overall crime rate is 2649.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Darvel ranks

Population

3,940

Avg House Price

£127,807

Crime Rate

2649.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

68.2%

Avg Download Speed

397 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,064

Median Age

41.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Darvel's detached homes (£243,517) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£73,235).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Darvel prices have risen 102% over the last 21 years (£63,168 → £127,807).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£243,517	£243,517	2217
Semi-Detached	£140,569	£140,569	2217
Terraced	£110,882	£110,882	2217
Flat	£73,235	£73,235	2217

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Darvel is 2649.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Darvel: other crime (22% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	54
Primary	47
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	68.2%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Annanhill Primary School	Primary	Good
Auchinleck Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Bellsbank Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Catrine Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Crosshouse Communication Unit	Primary	Outstanding
Crosshouse Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dalmellington Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dalrymple Primary School	Primary	Good
Darvel Primary School	Primary	Good
Doon Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Drongan Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Dunlop Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Fenwick Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Galston Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Gargieston Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Grange Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Hillhead Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Hillside School	Primary	Outstanding
Hurlford Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
James Hamilton Primary	Primary	No rating available
Kilmarnock Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Kilmaurs Primary School	Primary	Good
Lainshaw Primary School	Primary	Good
Littlemill Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Loanhead Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Lochnorris Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lochnorris SLU	Primary	No rating available
Logan Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Loudoun Academy	Secondary	Good
Mauchline Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Mount Carmel Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Muirkirk Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Nether Robertland Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Netherthird Primary School	Primary	Good
New Cumnock Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Newmilns Primary School	Primary	Good
Ochiltree Primary School	Primary	Good
Onthank Primary School	Primary	Good
Onthank Supported Learning Centre	Primary	No rating available
Park School	Primary	Outstanding
Patna Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Patna Supported Learning Unit	Primary	Inadequate
Robert Burns Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh (Onthank Gaelic Unit)	Primary	Good
Shortlees Primary School	Primary	Good
Sorn Primary School	Primary	Good
St Andrew's Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Joseph's Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Patrick's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Sophia's Primary School	Primary	Good
St Xavier's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Stewarton Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Whatriggs Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Willowbank School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Darvel averages 397 Mbps — 297% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Darvel homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 54.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	58.5
% Rated C or Above	54.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,480

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,940
Median Age	41.6
Median Household Income	£27,064
Employment Rate	74.5%
Owner Occupied	62.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Darvel?

The average house price in Darvel is £127,807 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Darvel?

The most affordable entry point in Darvel is a flat, with an average price of £73,235.

Is Darvel a safe place to live?

Darvel has a recorded crime rate of 2649.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Darvel?

Darvel has 54 schools in total, with 68.2% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Darvel?

Average broadband download speeds in Darvel are around 397 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Darvel?

Darvel is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 3,940.

Most compared with

How does Darvel stack up against its neighbours?

Auchinleck

Darvel

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 2798.4 · 2649.2
Distance: 9.5 mi

Cumnock

Darvel

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 1182.1 · 2649.2
Distance: 11.0 mi

Darvel

Drongan

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 3282.4
Distance: 14.0 mi

Darvel

Eaglesham

House price: £127,807 · £288,728
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 1206.5
Distance: 9.0 mi

Darvel

East Kilbride

House price: £127,807 · £175,976
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 345.7
Distance: 10.9 mi

Darvel

Galston

House price: £127,807 · £127,807
Crime rate: 2649.2 · 2202.1
Distance: 4.0 mi

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