Dalry vs Kilwinning
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dalry is about 0% cheaper on average. Kilwinning has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dalry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalry
£132,002
Kilwinning
£132,002
Crime Rate
Dalry
2213.1
Kilwinning
720.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalry
90.9%
Kilwinning
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Dalry
433.4
Kilwinning
427.3
EPC Rating
Dalry
63.1
Kilwinning
66.1
Median Income
Dalry
£34,260
Kilwinning
£32,130
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dalry is £132,002, which is 0% less than Kilwinning at £132,002. The most affordable entry point in Dalry is a flat at £84,787, while in Kilwinning it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Dalry (£258,273 vs £258,273).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dalry prices grew faster — 105% vs 105%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Kilwinning (720.7 per 1,000) compared to Dalry (2,213.1 per 1,000), a 207% difference. The most common crime category in Dalry is other-crime, while in Kilwinning 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 ScotlandDalry has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Kilwinning. Dalry has 59 schools in total, while Kilwinning has 59.
Dalry School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilwinning School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalry | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 59 |
| Primary | 51 | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dalry offers faster average downloads at 433.4 Mbps, compared to 427.3 Mbps in Kilwinning. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Dalry and 98.8% in Kilwinning. Gigabit availability stands at 84.5% in Dalry and 82.8% in Kilwinning.
Dalry is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (433 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kilwinning are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 66.1 (band D) versus 63.1 (band D) in Dalry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,462 in Dalry and £1,595 in Kilwinning. 52.3% of homes in Dalry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Kilwinning.
Dalry has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,260 in Dalry and £32,130 in Kilwinning. The median age is 43.3 in Dalry and 44.4 in Kilwinning. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dalry and 72.3% in Kilwinning. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dalry versus 56.8% in Kilwinning.
| Indicator | Dalry | Kilwinning |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,360 | 16,460 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,260 | £32,130 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 72.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 25.2% |
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