Auchinleck vs Mauchline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Auchinleck is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Mauchline has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchinleck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchinleck
£127,807
Mauchline
£127,807
Crime Rate
Auchinleck
2798.4
Mauchline
2603.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchinleck
68.2%
Mauchline
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Auchinleck
334
Mauchline
319.7
EPC Rating
Auchinleck
61.5
Mauchline
48.4
Median Income
Auchinleck
£27,619
Mauchline
£35,434
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Mauchline 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 Mauchline 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 ScotlandMauchline has a crime rate of 2,603 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Auchinleck at 2,798.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Mauchline 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 Mauchline. There are 54 schools in Auchinleck and 54 in Mauchline.
Auchinleck School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mauchline School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchinleck | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| 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 319.7 Mbps in Mauchline. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 90.2% in Mauchline. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 58.4% in Mauchline.
Auchinleck is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (334 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Auchinleck leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.5 (D), while Mauchline averages 48.4 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,533 in Mauchline. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Mauchline.
Mauchline has more energy-efficient housing — 50.9% reach band C or above, vs 41.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,434 in Mauchline and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 37.8 in Mauchline. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 61.4% in Mauchline. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 74.8% in Mauchline.
| Indicator | Auchinleck | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 4,010 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 37.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,619 | £35,434 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 74.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 44.5% |
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