Darvel vs Troon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Darvel is about 21% cheaper on average. Troon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Troon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Darvel
£127,807
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Darvel
2649.2
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Darvel
68.2%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Darvel
396.7
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Darvel
58.5
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Darvel
£27,064
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Darvel more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £127,807 versus £160,929 in Troon. The most affordable entry point in Darvel is a flat at £73,235, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Troon (£186,156 vs £140,569).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Darvel prices grew faster — 102% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 582.3 offences per 1,000 people, Troon is the safer of the two – 355% lower than Darvel's 2,649.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Darvel 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Troon: 93.6% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 68.2% in Darvel.
Darvel School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 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 | Darvel | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 50 |
| Primary | 47 | 42 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Troon enjoy 459.5 Mbps on average, while Darvel lags behind at 396.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Darvel and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.8% in Darvel and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (460 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Darvel is band D (score 58.5), ahead of Troon's band E (score 43.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,480 in Darvel and £1,855 in Troon. 54.3% of homes in Darvel have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Troon.
Darvel has more energy-efficient housing — 54.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Darvel has a population of 3,940 while Troon has 14,710. Median household income is £29,789 in Troon and £27,064 in Darvel. The median age is 41.6 in Darvel and 36.1 in Troon. Employment rates stand at 74.5% in Darvel and 69.2% in Troon.
| Indicator | Darvel | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,940 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,064 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 74.5% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.2% | 25.3% |
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