Cumnock vs Kilmarnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cumnock wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kilmarnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cumnock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cumnock
£127,807
Kilmarnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Cumnock
1182.1
Kilmarnock
203.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cumnock
68.2%
Kilmarnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Cumnock
334
Kilmarnock
426.4
EPC Rating
Cumnock
66
Kilmarnock
48.2
Median Income
Cumnock
£33,614
Kilmarnock
£24,620
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Kilmarnock commands an average of £127,807, compared with £127,807 in Cumnock – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Cumnock is a flat at £73,235, while in Kilmarnock it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cumnock (£243,517 vs £243,517).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Cumnock prices grew faster — 102% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Kilmarnock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 203.1 per 1,000 versus 1,182.1 per 1,000 in Cumnock. The most common crime category in Cumnock is other-crime, while in Kilmarnock 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 Cumnock, where 68.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Kilmarnock. There are 54 schools in Cumnock and 54 in Kilmarnock.
Cumnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmarnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cumnock | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.4 Mbps in Kilmarnock and 334.0 Mbps in Cumnock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Cumnock and 94.2% in Kilmarnock. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Cumnock and 83% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (426 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cumnock, scoring 66 on average (band D) compared to 48.2 (band E) in Kilmarnock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,565 in Cumnock and £1,492 in Kilmarnock. 26% of homes in Cumnock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 26% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,614 in Cumnock and £24,620 in Kilmarnock. The median age is 44.4 in Cumnock and 37.7 in Kilmarnock. Employment rates stand at 71.8% in Cumnock and 76.5% in Kilmarnock. Owner-occupancy is 59.1% in Cumnock versus 48.8% in Kilmarnock. Cumnock has a population of 8,830 and Kilmarnock has 51,390.
| Indicator | Cumnock | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,830 | 51,390 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,614 | £24,620 |
| Employment Rate | 71.8% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% | 48.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 27.6% |
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