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Maybole vs Troon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricMayboleTroon
Total Schools5050
Primary4242
Secondary88
% Top two bands93.6%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.

IndicatorMayboleTroon
Population4,61014,710
Median Age43.736.1
Median Household Income£35,437£29,789
Employment Rate73.2%69.2%
Owner Occupied61.8%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%25.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Maybole and Troon?
Maybole and Troon are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Maybole or Troon?
Maybole is cheaper, with an average house price of £160,929.
Is Maybole or Troon safer?
Troon has the lower crime rate at 582.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Maybole or Troon?
Maybole has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 93.6%.
Which has faster broadband, Maybole or Troon?
Troon has faster average broadband at 459.5 Mbps.

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