Dalry vs Inverkip
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Inverkip offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Inverkip has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dalry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalry
£132,002
Inverkip
£108,376
Crime Rate
Dalry
2213.1
Inverkip
1664.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalry
90.9%
Inverkip
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dalry
433.4
Inverkip
407.6
EPC Rating
Dalry
63.1
Inverkip
57.1
Median Income
Dalry
£34,260
Inverkip
£24,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Inverkip more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £108,376 versus £132,002 in Dalry. The most affordable entry point in Dalry is a flat at £84,787, while in Inverkip it is a flat at £83,352.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Inverkip (£295,285 vs £258,273).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dalry prices grew faster — 105% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Inverkip (1,664.8 per 1,000) compared to Dalry (2,213.1 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Dalry is other-crime, while in Inverkip 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Dalry: 90.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88% in Inverkip.
Dalry School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Inverkip School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalry | Inverkip |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 28 |
| Primary | 51 | 21 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dalry enjoy 433.4 Mbps on average, while Inverkip lags behind at 407.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Dalry and 96% in Inverkip. Gigabit availability stands at 84.5% in Dalry and 78.5% in Inverkip.
Dalry is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (433 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dalry is band D (score 63.1), ahead of Inverkip's band D (score 57.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,462 in Dalry and £1,735 in Inverkip. 52.3% of homes in Dalry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.8% in Inverkip.
Dalry has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dalry has a population of 5,360 while Inverkip has 3,490. Median household income is £34,260 in Dalry and £24,857 in Inverkip. The median age is 43.3 in Dalry and 41.1 in Inverkip. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dalry and 72.6% in Inverkip.
| Indicator | Dalry | Inverkip |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,360 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,260 | £24,857 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 72.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 32.7% |
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