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Living in Drongan
A snapshot of life in Drongan, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Drongan is a village in , Scotland with a population of 3,180. The average house price is £127,807 and the overall crime rate is 3282.4 per 1,000 residents.
Where Drongan ranks
Population
3,180
Avg House Price
£127,807
Crime Rate
3282.4/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
192 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£29,139
Median Age
40
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Drongan's detached homes (£243,517) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Drongan 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 Drongan is 3282.4 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Drongan: 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
Drongan averages 192 Mbps — 92% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Drongan homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 39.2% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 54.2 |
| % Rated C or Above | 39.2% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,425 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 40 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Drongan?
The average house price in Drongan is £127,807 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Drongan?
The most affordable entry point in Drongan is a flat, with an average price of £73,235.
Is Drongan a safe place to live?
Drongan has a recorded crime rate of 3282.4 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 Drongan?
Drongan 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 Drongan?
Average broadband download speeds in Drongan are around 192 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.5% of premises.
How big is Drongan?
Drongan is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 3,180.
Most compared with
How does Drongan stack up against its neighbours?
Auchinleck
vsDrongan
- House price
- £127,807 · £127,807
- Crime rate
- 2798.4 · 3282.4
- Distance
- 7.1 mi
Ayr
vsDrongan
- House price
- £160,929 · £127,807
- Crime rate
- 136.9 · 3282.4
- Distance
- 6.5 mi
Cumnock
vsDrongan
- House price
- £127,807 · £127,807
- Crime rate
- 1182.1 · 3282.4
- Distance
- 8.0 mi
Darvel
vsDrongan
- House price
- £127,807 · £127,807
- Crime rate
- 2649.2 · 3282.4
- Distance
- 14.0 mi
Drongan
vsGalston
- House price
- £127,807 · £127,807
- Crime rate
- 3282.4 · 2202.1
- Distance
- 11.8 mi
Drongan
vsIrvine
- House price
- £127,807 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 3282.4 · 315.2
- Distance
- 14.8 mi