Auchinleck vs Kilmarnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Auchinleck offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Kilmarnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchinleck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchinleck
£127,807
Kilmarnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Auchinleck
2798.4
Kilmarnock
203.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchinleck
68.2%
Kilmarnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchinleck
334
Kilmarnock
426.4
EPC Rating
Auchinleck
61.5
Kilmarnock
48.2
Median Income
Auchinleck
£27,619
Kilmarnock
£24,620
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Auchinleck more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £127,807 versus £127,807 in Kilmarnock. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Kilmarnock 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 ScotlandWith 203.1 offences per 1,000 people, Kilmarnock is the safer of the two – 1278% lower than Auchinleck's 2,798.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Kilmarnock 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Auchinleck: 68.2% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 68.2% in Kilmarnock.
Auchinleck School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmarnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchinleck | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kilmarnock enjoy 426.4 Mbps on average, while Auchinleck lags behind at 334.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 94.2% in Kilmarnock. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 83% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (426 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Auchinleck is band D (score 61.5), ahead of Kilmarnock's band E (score 48.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,492 in Kilmarnock. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 41.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Auchinleck has a population of 3,730 while Kilmarnock has 51,390. Median household income is £27,619 in Auchinleck and £24,620 in Kilmarnock. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 37.7 in Kilmarnock. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 76.5% in Kilmarnock.
| Indicator | Auchinleck | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 51,390 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,619 | £24,620 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 48.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 27.6% |
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