Maybole vs Troon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maybole wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Troon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Maybole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Maybole
£160,929
Troon
£160,929
Crime Rate
Maybole
1858.1
Troon
582.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Maybole
93.6%
Troon
93.6%
Avg Download Speed
Maybole
361.2
Troon
459.5
EPC Rating
Maybole
64.3
Troon
43.8
Median Income
Maybole
£35,437
Troon
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £160,929, Maybole undercuts Troon (£160,929) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Maybole is a flat at £96,220, while in Troon it is a flat at £96,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Maybole (£294,271 vs £294,271).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Maybole prices grew faster — 80% vs 80%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Troon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 582.3 per 1,000 versus 1,858.1 per 1,000 in Maybole. The most common crime category in Maybole 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 50 schools in Maybole, 93.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Troon, which has 50 schools, the figure is 93.6%.
Maybole School Inspection Breakdown
93.6% of 50 schools (42 primary, 8 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 | Maybole | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 50 | 50 |
| Primary | 42 | 42 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 93.6% | 93.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Troon averages 459.5 Mbps – ahead of Maybole's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Maybole and 98.5% in Troon. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Maybole and 90.6% in Troon.
Troon is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (460 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Maybole leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.3 (D), while Troon averages 43.8 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Maybole and £1,855 in Troon. 29.2% of homes in Maybole 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 29.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,437 in Maybole and £29,789 in Troon. The median age is 43.7 in Maybole and 36.1 in Troon. Owner-occupancy is 61.8% in Maybole versus 66.3% in Troon. Employment rates stand at 73.2% in Maybole and 69.2% in Troon.
| Indicator | Maybole | Troon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,610 | 14,710 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 36.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,437 | £29,789 |
| Employment Rate | 73.2% | 69.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.8% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 25.3% |
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