Town comparison
Ayr vs Troon
Which is better to live in? 5.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Ayr offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Ayr has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ayr edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ayr
£160,929
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Ayr
136.9
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ayr
93.6%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Ayr
440.2
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Ayr
63
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Ayr
£31,793
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Ayr is £160,929, which is 0% less than Troon at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Ayr is a flat at £96,220, while in Troon 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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Ayr (136.9 per 1,000) compared to Troon (582.3 per 1,000), a 325% difference. The most common crime category in Ayr 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandAyr has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.6% in Troon. Ayr has 50 schools in total, while Troon has 50.
Ayr School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Troon School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ayr | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 50 |
| Primary | 42 | 42 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Troon offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 440.2 Mbps in Ayr. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Ayr and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 85.2% in Ayr and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (460 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ayr are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63 (band D) versus 43.8 (band E) in Troon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Ayr and £1,855 in Troon. 48.5% of homes in Ayr 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 48.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,793 in Ayr and £29,789 in Troon. The median age is 43.3 in Ayr and 36.1 in Troon. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Ayr and 69.2% in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 45.8% in Ayr versus 66.3% in Troon.
| Indicator | Ayr | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,580 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,793 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 25.3% |
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