Drongan vs Kilmarnock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Drongan offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Kilmarnock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Drongan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Drongan
£127,807
Kilmarnock
£127,807
Crime Rate
Drongan
3282.4
Kilmarnock
203.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drongan
68.2%
Kilmarnock
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Drongan
192.1
Kilmarnock
426.4
EPC Rating
Drongan
54.2
Kilmarnock
48.2
Median Income
Drongan
£29,139
Kilmarnock
£24,620
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Drongan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £127,807 versus £127,807 in Kilmarnock. The most affordable entry point in Drongan is a flat at £73,235, while in Kilmarnock it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Drongan (£243,517 vs £243,517).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Drongan prices grew faster — 102% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 203.1 offences per 1,000 people, Kilmarnock is the safer of the two – 1516% lower than Drongan's 3,282.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Drongan 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Drongan: 68.2% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 68.2% in Kilmarnock.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kilmarnock School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drongan | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kilmarnock enjoy 426.4 Mbps on average, while Drongan lags behind at 192.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 94.2% in Kilmarnock. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 83% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock is the faster of the two by 122% on average download speed (426 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Drongan is band D (score 54.2), ahead of Kilmarnock's band E (score 48.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,492 in Kilmarnock. 39.2% of homes in Drongan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Kilmarnock.
Kilmarnock has more energy-efficient housing — 53% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Drongan has a population of 3,180 while Kilmarnock has 51,390. Median household income is £29,139 in Drongan and £24,620 in Kilmarnock. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 37.7 in Kilmarnock. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 76.5% in Kilmarnock.
| Indicator | Drongan | Kilmarnock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 51,390 |
| Median Age | 40 | 37.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 | £24,620 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% | 76.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 48.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% | 27.6% |
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