Darvel vs Drongan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Darvel wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Darvel has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Darvel edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Darvel
£127,807
Drongan
£127,807
Crime Rate
Darvel
2649.2
Drongan
3282.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Darvel
68.2%
Drongan
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Darvel
396.7
Drongan
192.1
EPC Rating
Darvel
58.5
Drongan
54.2
Median Income
Darvel
£27,064
Drongan
£29,139
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Drongan commands an average of £127,807, compared with £127,807 in Darvel – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Darvel is a flat at £73,235, while in Drongan it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Darvel (£243,517 vs £243,517).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Darvel prices grew faster — 102% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Darvel experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,649.2 per 1,000 versus 3,282.4 per 1,000 in Drongan. The most common crime category in Darvel is other-crime, while in Drongan 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 Darvel, where 68.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Drongan. There are 54 schools in Darvel and 54 in Drongan.
Darvel School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Darvel | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 396.7 Mbps in Darvel and 192.1 Mbps in Drongan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Darvel and 91.5% in Drongan. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Darvel and 25.8% in Drongan.
Darvel is the faster of the two by 107% on average download speed (397 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Darvel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 58.5 (D), while Drongan averages 54.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,480 in Darvel and £1,425 in Drongan. 54.3% of homes in Darvel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 39.2% in Drongan.
Darvel has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,139 in Drongan and £27,064 in Darvel. The median age is 41.6 in Darvel and 40 in Drongan. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Darvel versus 58.2% in Drongan. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Darvel and 79.1% in Drongan.
| Indicator | Darvel | Drongan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,940 | 3,180 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 40 |
| Median Household Income | £27,064 | £29,139 |
| Employment Rate | 74.5% | 79.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 20.4% |
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