Drongan vs Irvine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Drongan is about 3% cheaper on average. Irvine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Irvine edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Drongan
£127,807
Irvine
£132,002
Crime Rate
Drongan
3282.4
Irvine
315.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drongan
68.2%
Irvine
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Drongan
192.1
Irvine
434.7
EPC Rating
Drongan
54.2
Irvine
59.2
Median Income
Drongan
£29,139
Irvine
£25,202
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Drongan is £127,807, which is 3% less than Irvine at £132,002. The most affordable entry point in Drongan is a flat at £73,235, while in Irvine it is a flat at £84,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Irvine (£84,787 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Irvine prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Irvine (315.2 per 1,000) compared to Drongan (3,282.4 per 1,000), a 941% difference. The most common crime category in Drongan is other-crime, while in Irvine 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 ScotlandIrvine has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Drongan. Drongan has 54 schools in total, while Irvine has 59.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Irvine School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drongan | Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 59 |
| Primary | 47 | 51 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Irvine offers faster average downloads at 434.7 Mbps, compared to 192.1 Mbps in Drongan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 96% in Irvine. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 84.9% in Irvine.
Irvine is the faster of the two by 126% on average download speed (435 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Irvine are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 59.2 (band D) versus 54.2 (band D) in Drongan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,653 in Irvine. 39.2% of homes in Drongan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.4% in Irvine.
Irvine has more energy-efficient housing — 44.4% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,139 in Drongan and £25,202 in Irvine. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 41.8 in Irvine. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 69.9% in Irvine. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Drongan versus 60.8% in Irvine.
| Indicator | Drongan | Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 37,630 |
| Median Age | 40 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 | £25,202 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% | 69.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 60.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% | 27% |
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