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Living in Maybole

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

At a glance

Maybole is a village in , Scotland with a population of 4,610. The average house price is £160,929 and the overall crime rate is 1858.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maybole ranks

Population

4,610

Avg House Price

£160,929

Crime Rate

1858.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

93.6%

Avg Download Speed

361 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,437

Median Age

43.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Maybole's detached homes (£294,271) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£96,220).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Maybole prices have risen 80% over the last 21 years (£89,374 → £160,929).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£294,271	£294,271	2270
Semi-Detached	£186,156	£186,156	2270
Terraced	£141,689	£141,689	2270
Flat	£96,220	£96,220	2270

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Maybole is 1858.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Maybole: other crime (21% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	50
Primary	42
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	93.6%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Annbank Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Ayr Academy	Secondary	Good
Ballantrae Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Barassie Primary School	Primary	Good
Barr Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Barrhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Belmont Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Braehead Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Carrick Academy	Secondary	Good
Colmonell Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Coylton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Crosshill Primary School	Primary	Good
Culzean Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Dailly Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Dalmilling Primary School	Primary	Good
Doonfoot Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Dundonald Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Fisherton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Forehill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Girvan Academy	Secondary	Good
Girvan Primary School	Primary	Good
Glenburn Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Grammar Primary School	Secondary	Outstanding
Heathfield Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Holmston Primary School	Primary	Good
Invergarven School	Primary	Outstanding
Kincaidston Primary School	Primary	Good
Kingcase Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Kirkmichael Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Kyle Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Maidens Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Marr College	Primary	Good
Minishant Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Monkton Primary School	Primary	Good
Muirhead Primary School	Primary	Good
Newton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Prestwick Academy	Secondary	Good
Queen Margaret Academy	Secondary	Good
Sacred Heart Primary School	Primary	Good
South Ayrshire Council Virtual School	Primary	No rating available
Southcraig Campus	Primary	Outstanding
St Cuthbert's Primary School	Primary	Good
St John's Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Ninian's Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Patrick's Primary School	Primary	Good
Straiton Primary School	Primary	Good
Struthers Primary School	Primary	Good
Symington Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Tarbolton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Troon Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Maybole averages 361 Mbps — 261% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Maybole homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 29.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	64.3
% Rated C or Above	29.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,236

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,610
Median Age	43.7
Median Household Income	£35,437
Employment Rate	73.2%
Owner Occupied	61.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Maybole?

The average house price in Maybole is £160,929 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Maybole is a flat, with an average price of £96,220.

Is Maybole a safe place to live?

Maybole has a recorded crime rate of 1858.1 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 Maybole?

Maybole has 50 schools in total, with 93.6% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Maybole?

Average broadband download speeds in Maybole are around 361 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.5% of premises.

How big is Maybole?

Maybole is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,610.

Most compared with

How does Maybole stack up against its neighbours?

Ayr

Maybole

House price: £160,929 · £160,929
Crime rate: 136.9 · 1858.1
Distance: 8.3 mi

Drongan

Maybole

House price: £127,807 · £160,929
Crime rate: 3282.4 · 1858.1
Distance: 10.4 mi

Girvan

Maybole

House price: £160,929 · £160,929
Crime rate: 1328.1 · 1858.1
Distance: 10.4 mi

Maybole

Troon

House price: £160,929 · £160,929
Crime rate: 1858.1 · 582.3
Distance: 13.7 mi

Alness

Maybole

House price: £210,131 · £160,929
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 1858.1
Distance: 162.7 mi

Alva

Maybole

House price: £165,447 · £160,929
Crime rate: 828.3 · 1858.1
Distance: 65.0 mi

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