Girvan vs Maybole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Girvan offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Girvan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Girvan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Girvan
£160,929
Maybole
£160,929
Crime Rate
Girvan
1328.1
Maybole
1858.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Girvan
93.6%
Maybole
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Girvan
213
Maybole
361.2
EPC Rating
Girvan
55.8
Maybole
64.3
Median Income
Girvan
£32,263
Maybole
£35,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Girvan is £160,929, which is 0% less than Maybole at £160,929. The most affordable entry point in Girvan is a flat at £96,220, while in Maybole it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Girvan (£294,271 vs £294,271).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Girvan prices grew faster — 80% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 1,328.1 offences per 1,000 people, Girvan is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Maybole's 1,858.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Girvan 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 ScotlandGirvan has 93.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.6% in Maybole. Girvan has 50 schools in total, while Maybole has 50.
Girvan School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 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 | Girvan | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 50 |
| Primary | 42 | 42 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Maybole offers faster average downloads at 361.2 Mbps, compared to 213.0 Mbps in Girvan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Girvan and 91.5% in Maybole. Gigabit availability stands at 32.5% in Girvan and 67.8% in Maybole.
Maybole is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (361 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Maybole are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.3 (band D) versus 55.8 (band D) in Girvan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,621 in Girvan and £1,236 in Maybole. 41.2% of homes in Girvan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 29.2% in Maybole.
Girvan has more energy-efficient housing — 41.2% reach band C or above, vs 29.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,437 in Maybole and £32,263 in Girvan. The median age is 40.5 in Girvan and 43.7 in Maybole. Employment rates stand at 69.1% in Girvan and 73.2% in Maybole. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Girvan versus 61.8% in Maybole.
| Indicator | Girvan | Maybole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,450 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,263 | £35,437 |
| Employment Rate | 69.1% | 73.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 61.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 30.5% |
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