Area guide ·
Living in Saltcoats
A snapshot of life in Saltcoats, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Saltcoats is a town in , Scotland with a population of 32,540. The average house price is £132,002 and the overall crime rate is 364.5 per 1,000 residents.
Where Saltcoats ranks
Population
32,540
Avg House Price
£132,002
Crime Rate
364.5/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
459 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£35,988
Median Age
46.1
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Saltcoats's detached homes (£258,273) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£84,787).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats is 364.5 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Saltcoats: 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
Saltcoats averages 459 Mbps — 359% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Saltcoats homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 47.2% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70.7 |
| % Rated C or Above | 47.2% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,198 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 32,540 |
| Median Age | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,988 |
| Employment Rate | 75.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Saltcoats?
The average house price in Saltcoats is £132,002 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Saltcoats?
The most affordable entry point in Saltcoats is a flat, with an average price of £84,787.
Is Saltcoats a safe place to live?
Saltcoats has a recorded crime rate of 364.5 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 Saltcoats?
Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats?
Average broadband download speeds in Saltcoats are around 459 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.
How big is Saltcoats?
Saltcoats is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 32,540.
Most compared with
How does Saltcoats stack up against its neighbours?
Ayr
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £160,929 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 136.9 · 364.5
- Distance
- 13.9 mi
Beith
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 1963.9 · 364.5
- Distance
- 9.3 mi
Dalry
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 2213.1 · 364.5
- Distance
- 4.9 mi
Irvine
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 315.2 · 364.5
- Distance
- 5.5 mi
Kilbirnie
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £132,002 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 1616.1 · 364.5
- Distance
- 8.3 mi
Kilmarnock
vsSaltcoats
- House price
- £127,807 · £132,002
- Crime rate
- 203.1 · 364.5
- Distance
- 11.6 mi