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Drongan vs Mauchline

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Drongan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Mauchline has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Drongan edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Drongan

£127,807

Mauchline

£127,807

Crime Rate

Drongan

3282.4

Mauchline

2603.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Drongan

68.2%

Mauchline

68.2%

Avg Download Speed

Drongan

192.1

Mauchline

319.7

EPC Rating

Drongan

54.2

Mauchline

48.4

Median Income

Drongan

£29,139

Mauchline

£35,434

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

Mauchline has a crime rate of 2,603 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Drongan at 3,282.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Drongan is other-crime, while in Mauchline 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 Drongan, 68.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mauchline, which has 54 schools, the figure is 68.2%.

Drongan School Inspection Breakdown

68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Mauchline School Inspection Breakdown

68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDronganMauchline
Total Schools5454
Primary4747
Secondary77
% Top two bands68.2%68.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Mauchline averages 319.7 Mbps – ahead of Drongan's 192.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 90.2% in Mauchline. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 58.4% in Mauchline.

Mauchline is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (320 vs 192 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Drongan, scoring 54.2 on average (band D) compared to 48.4 (band E) in Mauchline. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,533 in Mauchline. 39.2% of homes in Drongan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Mauchline.

Mauchline has more energy-efficient housing — 50.9% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,434 in Mauchline and £29,139 in Drongan. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 37.8 in Mauchline. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 74.8% in Mauchline. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Drongan versus 61.4% in Mauchline. Drongan has a population of 3,180 and Mauchline has 4,010.

IndicatorDronganMauchline
Population3,1804,010
Median Age4037.8
Median Household Income£29,139£35,434
Employment Rate79.1%74.8%
Owner Occupied58.2%61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified20.4%44.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Drongan and Mauchline?
Drongan and Mauchline are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Drongan or Mauchline?
Drongan is cheaper, with an average house price of £127,807.
Is Drongan or Mauchline safer?
Mauchline has the lower crime rate at 2,603 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Drongan or Mauchline?
Drongan has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 68.2%.
Which has faster broadband, Drongan or Mauchline?
Mauchline has faster average broadband at 319.7 Mbps.

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