Town comparison
Drongan vs Troon
Which is better to live in? 10.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Drongan wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Troon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Troon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Drongan
£127,807
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Drongan
3282.4
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drongan
68.2%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Drongan
192.1
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Drongan
54.2
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Drongan
£29,139
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £127,807, Drongan undercuts Troon (£160,929) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Drongan is a flat at £73,235, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Troon (£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 ScotlandResidents of Troon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 582.3 per 1,000 versus 3,282.4 per 1,000 in Drongan. The most common crime category in Drongan is other-crime, while in Troon 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 Troon, which has 50 schools, the figure is 93.6%.
Drongan School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Troon School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drongan | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 50 |
| Primary | 47 | 42 |
| Secondary | 7 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Troon averages 459.5 Mbps – ahead of Drongan's 192.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Drongan and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 25.8% in Drongan and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 139% on average download speed (460 vs 192 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Drongan, scoring 54.2 on average (band D) compared to 43.8 (band E) in Troon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,425 in Drongan and £1,855 in Troon. 39.2% of homes in Drongan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Troon.
Troon has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 39.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789 in Troon and £29,139 in Drongan. The median age is 40 in Drongan and 36.1 in Troon. Employment rates stand at 79.1% in Drongan and 69.2% in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Drongan versus 66.3% in Troon. Drongan has a population of 3,180 and Troon has 14,710.
| Indicator | Drongan | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,180 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 40 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,139 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 79.1% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.4% | 25.3% |
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