Ayr vs Maybole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Ayr is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Ayr has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ayr edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ayr
£160,929
Maybole
£160,929
Crime Rate
Ayr
136.9
Maybole
1858.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ayr
93.6%
Maybole
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Ayr
440.2
Maybole
361.2
EPC Rating
Ayr
63
Maybole
64.3
Median Income
Ayr
£31,793
Maybole
£35,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Maybole commands an average of £160,929, compared with £160,929 in Ayr – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ayr is a flat at £96,220, while in Maybole it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ayr (£294,271 vs £294,271).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Ayr prices grew faster — 80% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandAyr has a crime rate of 136.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1257% lower than Maybole at 1,858.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ayr is other-crime, while in Maybole 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 Ayr, where 93.6% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.6% in Maybole. There are 50 schools in Ayr and 50 in Maybole.
Ayr School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maybole School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ayr | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 50 |
| Primary | 42 | 42 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.2 Mbps in Ayr and 361.2 Mbps in Maybole. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Ayr and 91.5% in Maybole. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Ayr and 67.8% in Maybole.
Ayr is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (440 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Maybole leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.3 (D), while Ayr averages 63 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Ayr and £1,236 in Maybole. 48.5% of homes in Ayr have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.2% in Maybole.
Ayr has more energy-efficient housing — 48.5% reach band C or above, vs 29.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,437 in Maybole and £31,793 in Ayr. The median age is 43.3 in Ayr and 43.7 in Maybole. Owner-occupancy is 45.8% in Ayr versus 61.8% in Maybole. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Ayr and 73.2% in Maybole.
| Indicator | Ayr | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,580 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,793 | £35,437 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% | 61.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 30.5% |
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