Drongan vs Mauchline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandMauchline 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf 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.
| Metric | Drongan | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 54 |
| Primary | 47 | 47 |
| Secondary | 7 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 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.
| Indicator | Drongan | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 4,010 |
| Median Age | 40 | 37.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 | £35,434 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% | 74.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% | 44.5% |
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