Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Ballyarnett area guide

Ballyarnett is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 25,252. It ranks 18 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 61.3 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 6,746 pupils.

District Electoral Area 25,252 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
25,252
Population
61.3
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
18/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools

Is Ballyarnett a safe area?

61.3
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
22% above NI average (50.4)

1,548 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0672019/202024/25BallyarnettNI average
Ballyarnett NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
310 · 20%
Criminal damage
276 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
217 · 14%

How affluent is Ballyarnett?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
18 of 80
income deprivation rank · Higher deprivation

Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.

Who lives in Ballyarnett?

Age profile

Under 15 23%15–64 64%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 94%Protestant & other Christian 4%Other or none 3%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021.

Health

76%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

37% live in semi-detached · 49% owner-occupied
49% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Ballyarnett?

The area has 16 schools serving 6,746 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 9Post-primary 3Nursery 2Pre-school 2

Who is Ballyarnett good for?

Families23% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters63% commute by car

Ballyarnett: frequently asked questions

Is Ballyarnett a safe area?

Ballyarnett recorded 1,548 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 61.3 per 1,000 people, which is 22% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Ballyarnett an affluent area?

Ballyarnett ranks 18 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Ballyarnett?

In the 2021 Census, 94% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 4% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Ballyarnett?

The area has 16 schools with 6,746 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

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Nearby and related areas

Sources: PSNI recorded crime statistics · NISRA Census 2021 · NI Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017 · Department of Education · Ofcom Connected Nations. Last updated 2026-07-02. Data is provided for information only; always verify independently.