Cumnock vs Mauchline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cumnock is about 0% cheaper on average. Cumnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cumnock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cumnock
£127,807
Mauchline
£127,807
Crime Rate
Cumnock
1182.1
Mauchline
2603.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cumnock
68.2%
Mauchline
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Cumnock
334
Mauchline
319.7
EPC Rating
Cumnock
66
Mauchline
48.4
Median Income
Cumnock
£33,614
Mauchline
£35,434
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Cumnock is £127,807, which is 0% less than Mauchline at £127,807. The most affordable entry point in Cumnock is a flat at £73,235, while in Mauchline 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 ScotlandCrime is lower in Cumnock (1,182.1 per 1,000) compared to Mauchline (2,603 per 1,000), a 120% difference. The most common crime category in Cumnock is other-crime, while in Mauchline 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 ScotlandCumnock has 68.2% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Mauchline. Cumnock has 54 schools in total, while Mauchline has 54.
Cumnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mauchline School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cumnock | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cumnock offers faster average downloads at 334.0 Mbps, compared to 319.7 Mbps in Mauchline. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Cumnock and 90.2% in Mauchline. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Cumnock and 58.4% in Mauchline.
Cumnock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (334 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cumnock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66 (band D) versus 48.4 (band E) in Mauchline. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,565 in Cumnock and £1,533 in Mauchline. 26% of homes in Cumnock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Mauchline.
Mauchline has more energy-efficient housing — 50.9% reach band C or above, vs 26% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,434 in Mauchline and £33,614 in Cumnock. The median age is 44.4 in Cumnock and 37.8 in Mauchline. Employment rates stand at 71.8% in Cumnock and 74.8% in Mauchline. Owner-occupancy is 59.1% in Cumnock versus 61.4% in Mauchline.
| Indicator | Cumnock | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,830 | 4,010 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 37.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,614 | £35,434 |
| Employment Rate | 71.8% | 74.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 44.5% |
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