Dalry vs Saltcoats
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dalry is about 0% cheaper on average. Saltcoats has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dalry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalry
£132,002
Saltcoats
£132,002
Crime Rate
Dalry
2213.1
Saltcoats
364.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalry
90.9%
Saltcoats
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Dalry
433.4
Saltcoats
459.1
EPC Rating
Dalry
63.1
Saltcoats
70.7
Median Income
Dalry
£34,260
Saltcoats
£35,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Dalry more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £132,002 versus £132,002 in Saltcoats. The most affordable entry point in Dalry is a flat at £84,787, while in Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats (364.5 per 1,000) compared to Dalry (2,213.1 per 1,000), a 507% difference. The most common crime category in Dalry is other-crime, while in Saltcoats 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 90.9% in Saltcoats.
Dalry School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltcoats School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalry | Saltcoats |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 59 |
| Primary | 51 | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Saltcoats enjoy 459.1 Mbps on average, while Dalry lags behind at 433.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Dalry and 97.6% in Saltcoats. Gigabit availability stands at 84.5% in Dalry and 90.2% in Saltcoats.
Saltcoats is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Saltcoats is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Dalry's band D (score 63.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,462 in Dalry and £1,198 in Saltcoats. 52.3% of homes in Dalry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Saltcoats.
Dalry has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dalry has a population of 5,360 while Saltcoats has 32,540. Median household income is £35,988 in Saltcoats and £34,260 in Dalry. The median age is 43.3 in Dalry and 46.1 in Saltcoats. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dalry and 75.4% in Saltcoats.
| Indicator | Dalry | Saltcoats |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,360 | 32,540 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,260 | £35,988 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 75.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 28% |
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