Auchinleck vs Cumnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Auchinleck wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Cumnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchinleck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchinleck
£127,807
Cumnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Auchinleck
2798.4
Cumnock
1182.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchinleck
68.2%
Cumnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchinleck
334
Cumnock
334
EPC Rating
Auchinleck
61.5
Cumnock
66
Median Income
Auchinleck
£27,619
Cumnock
£33,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Cumnock commands an average of £127,807, compared with £127,807 in Auchinleck – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Cumnock it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Auchinleck (£243,517 vs £243,517).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Auchinleck prices grew faster — 102% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Cumnock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 1,182.1 per 1,000 versus 2,798.4 per 1,000 in Auchinleck. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Cumnock it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Auchinleck, where 68.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Cumnock. There are 54 schools in Auchinleck and 54 in Cumnock.
Auchinleck School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cumnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchinleck | Cumnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 334.0 Mbps in Auchinleck and 334.0 Mbps in Cumnock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 95.5% in Cumnock. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 61.1% in Cumnock.
Auchinleck is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (334 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cumnock, scoring 66 on average (band D) compared to 61.5 (band D) in Auchinleck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,565 in Cumnock. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 26% in Cumnock.
Auchinleck has more energy-efficient housing — 41.2% reach band C or above, vs 26% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,614 in Cumnock and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 44.4 in Cumnock. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 71.8% in Cumnock. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 59.1% in Cumnock. Auchinleck has a population of 3,730 and Cumnock has 8,830.
| Indicator | Auchinleck | Cumnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 8,830 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,619 | £33,614 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 71.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 59.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 29.2% |
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