Darvel vs Kilmarnock

At £127,807, Darvel undercuts Kilmarnock (£127,807) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Darvel is a flat at £73,235, while in Kilmarnock it is a flat at £73,235.

Residents of Kilmarnock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 203.1 per 1,000 versus 2,649.2 per 1,000 in Darvel. The most common crime category in Darvel is other-crime, while in Kilmarnock it is other-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.

Of the 54 schools in Darvel, 68.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kilmarnock, which has 54 schools, the figure is 68.2%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Kilmarnock averages 426.4 Mbps – ahead of Darvel's 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Darvel and 94.2% in Kilmarnock. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Darvel and 83% in Kilmarnock.

→Kilmarnock is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (426 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Darvel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 58.5 (D), while Kilmarnock averages 48.2 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,480 in Darvel and £1,492 in Kilmarnock. 54.3% of homes in Darvel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Kilmarnock.

→Darvel has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,064 in Darvel and £24,620 in Kilmarnock. The median age is 41.6 in Darvel and 37.7 in Kilmarnock. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Darvel versus 48.8% in Kilmarnock. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Darvel and 76.5% in Kilmarnock.

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