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Living in Largs
A snapshot of life in Largs, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Largs is a village in , Scotland with a population of 11,260. The average house price is £132,002 and the overall crime rate is 1053.5 per 1,000 residents.
Where Largs ranks
Population
11,260
Avg House Price
£132,002
Crime Rate
1053.5/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
97 Mbps
EPC Rating
E
Median Income
£30,587
Median Age
39.4
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Largs's detached homes (£258,273) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£84,787).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Largs prices have risen 105% over the last 21 years (£64,351 → £132,002).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £258,273 | £258,273 | 2914 |
| Semi-Detached | £153,043 | £153,043 | 2914 |
| Terraced | £120,216 | £120,216 | 2914 |
| Flat | £84,787 | £84,787 | 2914 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Largs is 1053.5 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Largs: other crime (22% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 59 |
| Primary | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Annick Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ardeer Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ardrossan Academy | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Arran High School | Secondary | Good |
| Auchenharvie Academy | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Beith Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Blacklands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Brodick Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Caledonia Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Castlepark Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Corrie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Corsehill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Cumbrae Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Dalry Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Dreghorn Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Dykesmains Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Elderbank Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Fairlie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Garnock Community Campus | Primary | Outstanding |
| Gateside Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Glencairn Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Greenwood Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Hayocks Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Irvine Royal Academy | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Kilmory Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Kilwinning Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Lamlash Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Largs Academy | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Largs Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Lawthorn Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Lockhart Campus | Primary | No rating available |
| Loudoun-Montgomery Primary School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Mayfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Montgomerie Park Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Moorpark Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Pennyburn Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Pirnmill Primary School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Shiskine Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Skelmorlie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Springside Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Anthony's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Bridget's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St John Ogilvie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St John's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| St Mary's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Matthew's Academy | Secondary | Outstanding |
| St Palladius' Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Winning's Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Stanley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| West Kilbride Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Whitehirst Park Primary | Primary | Good |
| Whiting Bay Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
Broadband & Connectivity
Largs averages 97 Mbps — 3% below the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Largs homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 40.1% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | E |
| Average EPC Score | 52.8 |
| % Rated C or Above | 40.1% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,770 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 11,260 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,587 |
| Employment Rate | 70.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Largs?
The average house price in Largs is £132,002 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Largs?
The most affordable entry point in Largs is a flat, with an average price of £84,787.
Is Largs a safe place to live?
Largs has a recorded crime rate of 1053.5 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 Largs?
Largs has 59 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Largs?
Average broadband download speeds in Largs are around 97 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.
How big is Largs?
Largs is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 11,260.
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How does Largs stack up against its neighbours?
Beith
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- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 1963.9 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 9.4 mi
Bridge of Weir
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- House price
- £156,798 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 3143.8 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 11.8 mi
Dalry
vsLargs
- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 2213.1 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 8.3 mi
Greenock
vsLargs
- House price
- £108,376 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 85.9 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 10.8 mi
Houston
vsLargs
- House price
- £156,798 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 2356.6 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 13.4 mi
Inverkip
vsLargs
- House price
- £108,376 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 1664.8 · 1053.5
- Distance
- 7.6 mi