Auchinleck vs Drongan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Auchinleck offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Auchinleck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchinleck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchinleck
£127,807
Drongan
£127,807
Crime Rate
Auchinleck
2798.4
Drongan
3282.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchinleck
68.2%
Drongan
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchinleck
334
Drongan
192.1
EPC Rating
Auchinleck
61.5
Drongan
54.2
Median Income
Auchinleck
£27,619
Drongan
£29,139
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Auchinleck is £127,807, which is 0% less than Drongan at £127,807. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Drongan 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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Auchinleck (2,798.4 per 1,000) compared to Drongan (3,282.4 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Drongan 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 ScotlandAuchinleck has 68.2% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Drongan. Auchinleck has 54 schools in total, while Drongan has 54.
Auchinleck School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchinleck | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Auchinleck offers faster average downloads at 334.0 Mbps, compared to 192.1 Mbps in Drongan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 91.5% in Drongan. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 25.8% in Drongan.
Auchinleck is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (334 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Auchinleck are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 61.5 (band D) versus 54.2 (band D) in Drongan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,425 in Drongan. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 39.2% in Drongan.
Auchinleck has more energy-efficient housing — 41.2% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,139 in Drongan and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 40 in Drongan. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 79.1% in Drongan. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 58.2% in Drongan.
| Indicator | Auchinleck | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 40 |
| Median Household Income | £27,619 | £29,139 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 79.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 20.4% |
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