Dalry vs Troon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dalry is about 18% cheaper on average. Troon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Troon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalry
£132,002
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Dalry
2213.1
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalry
90.9%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Dalry
433.4
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Dalry
63.1
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Dalry
£34,260
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Dalry is £132,002, which is 18% less than Troon at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Dalry is a flat at £84,787, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Troon (£186,156 vs £153,043).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Dalry prices grew faster — 105% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 582.3 offences per 1,000 people, Troon is the safer of the two – 280% lower than Dalry's 2,213.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dalry is other-crime, while in Troon 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 ScotlandTroon has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Dalry. Dalry has 59 schools in total, while Troon has 50.
Dalry School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Troon School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalry | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 50 |
| Primary | 51 | 42 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Troon offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 433.4 Mbps in Dalry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Dalry and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 84.5% in Dalry and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (460 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dalry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 63.1 (band D) versus 43.8 (band E) in Troon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,462 in Dalry and £1,855 in Troon. 52.3% of homes in Dalry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Troon.
Troon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 52.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,260 in Dalry and £29,789 in Troon. The median age is 43.3 in Dalry and 36.1 in Troon. Employment rates stand at 72.2% in Dalry and 69.2% in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dalry versus 66.3% in Troon.
| Indicator | Dalry | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,360 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,260 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 72.2% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 25.3% |
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