Town comparison
Ayr vs Drongan
Which is better to live in? 6.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Drongan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Ayr has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ayr edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ayr
£160,929
Drongan
£127,807
Crime Rate
Ayr
136.9
Drongan
3282.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ayr
93.6%
Drongan
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Ayr
440.2
Drongan
192.1
EPC Rating
Ayr
63
Drongan
54.2
Median Income
Ayr
£31,793
Drongan
£29,139
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £127,807, Drongan undercuts Ayr (£160,929) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ayr is a flat at £96,220, while in Drongan 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, Drongan prices grew faster — 102% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandAyr has a crime rate of 136.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2298% lower than Drongan at 3,282.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ayr 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 ScotlandOf the 50 schools in Ayr, 93.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Drongan, which has 54 schools, the figure is 68.2%.
Ayr School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 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 | Ayr | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 54 |
| Primary | 42 | 47 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ayr averages 440.2 Mbps – ahead of Drongan's 192.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Ayr and 91.5% in Drongan. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Ayr and 25.8% in Drongan.
Ayr is the faster of the two by 129% on average download speed (440 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ayr, scoring 63 on average (band D) compared to 54.2 (band D) in Drongan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Ayr and £1,425 in Drongan. 48.5% of homes in Ayr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 39.2% in Drongan.
Ayr has more energy-efficient housing — 48.5% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,793 in Ayr and £29,139 in Drongan. The median age is 43.3 in Ayr and 40 in Drongan. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Ayr and 79.1% in Drongan. Owner-occupancy is 45.8% in Ayr versus 58.2% in Drongan. Ayr has a population of 62,580 and Drongan has 3,180.
| Indicator | Ayr | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,580 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 40 |
| Median Household Income | £31,793 | £29,139 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 79.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 20.4% |
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