Irvine vs Mauchline
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Mauchline is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Irvine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Irvine edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Irvine
£132,002
Mauchline
£127,807
Crime Rate
Irvine
315.2
Mauchline
2603.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Irvine
90.9%
Mauchline
68.2%
Avg Download Speed
Irvine
434.7
Mauchline
319.7
EPC Rating
Irvine
59.2
Mauchline
48.4
Median Income
Irvine
£25,202
Mauchline
£35,434
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Irvine commands an average of £132,002, compared with £127,807 in Mauchline – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Irvine is a flat at £84,787, while in Mauchline it is a flat at £73,235.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Irvine (£84,787 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Irvine prices grew faster — 105% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandIrvine has a crime rate of 315.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 726% lower than Mauchline at 2,603 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Irvine 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Irvine, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Mauchline. There are 59 schools in Irvine and 54 in Mauchline.
Irvine School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 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 | Irvine | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 54 |
| Primary | 51 | 47 |
| Secondary | 8 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 68.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 434.7 Mbps in Irvine and 319.7 Mbps in Mauchline. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Irvine and 90.2% in Mauchline. Gigabit availability stands at 84.9% in Irvine and 58.4% in Mauchline.
Irvine is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (435 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Irvine leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 59.2 (D), while Mauchline averages 48.4 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,653 in Irvine and £1,533 in Mauchline. 44.4% of homes in Irvine 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 44.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,434 in Mauchline and £25,202 in Irvine. The median age is 41.8 in Irvine and 37.8 in Mauchline. Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Irvine versus 61.4% in Mauchline. Employment rates stand at 69.9% in Irvine and 74.8% in Mauchline.
| Indicator | Irvine | Mauchline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,630 | 4,010 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 37.8 |
| Median Household Income | £25,202 | £35,434 |
| Employment Rate | 69.9% | 74.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 44.5% |
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