Dalry vs Kilmacolm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Kilmacolm is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Kilmacolm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dalry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalry
£132,002
Kilmacolm
£108,376
Crime Rate
Dalry
2213.1
Kilmacolm
1452.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalry
90.9%
Kilmacolm
88.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dalry
433.4
Kilmacolm
247.4
EPC Rating
Dalry
63.1
Kilmacolm
52.8
Median Income
Dalry
£34,260
Kilmacolm
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Dalry commands an average of £132,002, compared with £108,376 in Kilmacolm – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Dalry is a flat at £84,787, while in Kilmacolm it is a flat at £83,352.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Kilmacolm (£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 ScotlandKilmacolm has a crime rate of 1,452.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52% lower than Dalry at 2,213.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dalry is other-crime, while in Kilmacolm 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 Dalry, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88% in Kilmacolm. There are 59 schools in Dalry and 28 in Kilmacolm.
Dalry School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmacolm School Inspection Breakdown
88% of 28 schools (21 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalry | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 28 |
| Primary | 51 | 21 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 88% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Dalry and 247.4 Mbps in Kilmacolm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Dalry and 75.1% in Kilmacolm. Gigabit availability stands at 84.5% in Dalry and 43.7% in Kilmacolm.
Dalry is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (433 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dalry, scoring 63.1 on average (band D) compared to 52.8 (band E) in Kilmacolm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,462 in Dalry and £1,554 in Kilmacolm. 52.3% of homes in Dalry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.5% in Kilmacolm.
Dalry has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 48.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,260 in Dalry and £29,215 in Kilmacolm. The median age is 43.3 in Dalry and 39.4 in Kilmacolm. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dalry and 73.5% in Kilmacolm. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dalry versus 63.2% in Kilmacolm. Dalry has a population of 5,360 and Kilmacolm has 4,000.
| Indicator | Dalry | Kilmacolm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,360 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 39.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,260 | £29,215 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 73.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 27.8% |
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