Ayr vs Cumnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cumnock offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Ayr has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ayr edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ayr
£160,929
Cumnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Ayr
136.9
Cumnock
1182.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ayr
93.6%
Cumnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Ayr
440.2
Cumnock
334
EPC Rating
Ayr
63
Cumnock
66
Median Income
Ayr
£31,793
Cumnock
£33,614
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cumnock is £127,807, which is 26% less than Ayr at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Ayr is a flat at £96,220, while in Cumnock it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Ayr (£186,156 vs £140,569).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cumnock prices grew faster — 102% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Ayr (136.9 per 1,000) compared to Cumnock (1,182.1 per 1,000), a 763% difference. The most common crime category in Ayr 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 ScotlandAyr has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Cumnock. Ayr has 50 schools in total, while Cumnock has 54.
Ayr School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 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 | Ayr | Cumnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 54 |
| Primary | 42 | 47 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ayr offers faster average downloads at 440.2 Mbps, compared to 334.0 Mbps in Cumnock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Ayr and 95.5% in Cumnock. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Ayr and 61.1% in Cumnock.
Ayr is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (440 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cumnock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66 (band D) versus 63 (band D) in Ayr. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Ayr and £1,565 in Cumnock. 48.5% of homes in Ayr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 26% in Cumnock.
Ayr has more energy-efficient housing — 48.5% reach band C or above, vs 26% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,614 in Cumnock and £31,793 in Ayr. The median age is 43.3 in Ayr and 44.4 in Cumnock. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Ayr and 71.8% in Cumnock. Owner-occupancy is 45.8% in Ayr versus 59.1% in Cumnock.
| Indicator | Ayr | Cumnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,580 | 8,830 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,793 | £33,614 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 71.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% | 59.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 29.2% |
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