Drongan vs Maybole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Drongan offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Maybole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Maybole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Drongan
£127,807
Maybole
£160,929
Crime Rate
Drongan
3282.4
Maybole
1858.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drongan
68.2%
Maybole
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Drongan
192.1
Maybole
361.2
EPC Rating
Drongan
54.2
Maybole
64.3
Median Income
Drongan
£29,139
Maybole
£35,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Drongan is £127,807, which is 21% less than Maybole at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Drongan is a flat at £73,235, while in Maybole it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Maybole (£186,156 vs £140,569).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Drongan prices grew faster — 102% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,858.1 offences per 1,000 people, Maybole is the safer of the two – 77% lower than Drongan's 3,282.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Drongan is other-crime, while in Maybole 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 ScotlandMaybole has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 68.2% in Drongan. Drongan has 54 schools in total, while Maybole has 50.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maybole School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drongan | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 50 |
| Primary | 47 | 42 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Maybole offers faster average downloads at 361.2 Mbps, compared to 192.1 Mbps in Drongan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 91.5% in Maybole. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 67.8% in Maybole.
Maybole is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (361 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Maybole are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.3 (band D) versus 54.2 (band D) in Drongan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,236 in Maybole. 39.2% of homes in Drongan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.2% in Maybole.
Drongan has more energy-efficient housing — 39.2% reach band C or above, vs 29.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,437 in Maybole and £29,139 in Drongan. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 43.7 in Maybole. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 73.2% in Maybole. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Drongan versus 61.8% in Maybole.
| Indicator | Drongan | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 40 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 | £35,437 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 61.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% | 30.5% |
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