Auchinleck vs Troon

At £127,807, Auchinleck undercuts Troon (£160,929) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.

Residents of Troon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 582.3 per 1,000 versus 2,798.4 per 1,000 in Auchinleck. The most common crime category in Auchinleck is other-crime, while in Troon it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 54 schools in Auchinleck, 68.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Troon, which has 50 schools, the figure is 93.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Troon averages 459.5 Mbps – ahead of Auchinleck's 334.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 90.6% in Troon.

→Troon is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (460 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Auchinleck leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.5 (D), while Troon averages 43.8 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,855 in Troon. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Troon.

→Troon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 41.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,789 in Troon and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 36.1 in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 66.3% in Troon. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 69.2% in Troon.

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