Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Ballyclare a good place to live?

Ballyclare is a town in Northern Ireland within the Ballyclare District Electoral Area, home to around 19,069 people. It ranks 70 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 29.1 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 11 schools serving 4,123 pupils.

Ballyclare DEA 19,069 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
19,069
Population
29.1
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
70/80
Income deprivation rank
11
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Ballyclare District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Ballyclare.

Is Ballyclare a safe area?

29.1
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
42% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25BallyclareNI average
Ballyclare NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
104 · 19%
Criminal damage
91 · 16%
Theft - shoplifting
70 · 13%

How affluent is Ballyclare?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
70 of 80
income deprivation rank · Low deprivation

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

Who lives in Ballyclare?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 64%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 5%Protestant & other Christian 81%Other or none 14%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Ballyclare area.

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

42% live in detached · 76% owner-occupied
61% of adults are in employment · 34% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (69%)

What schools are near Ballyclare?

The area has 11 schools serving 4,123 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 6Post-primary 2Nursery 1Pre-school 2

Who is Ballyclare good for?

Families19% under 15 · 11 schools
Professionals34% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees18% aged 65 or over
Commuters69% commute by car

Ballyclare: frequently asked questions

Is Ballyclare a safe area?

Ballyclare recorded 554 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 29.1 per 1,000 people, which is 42% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Ballyclare District Electoral Area, which contains Ballyclare.

Is Ballyclare an affluent area?

Ballyclare ranks 70 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Ballyclare District Electoral Area, which contains Ballyclare.

What is the community background of Ballyclare?

In the 2021 Census, 5% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 81% were Protestant or other Christian, and 14% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Ballyclare District Electoral Area, which contains Ballyclare.

What schools are near Ballyclare?

The area has 11 schools with 4,123 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Ballyclare District Electoral Area, which contains Ballyclare.

Looking at a specific property in Ballyclare?

Get a full report for any Northern Ireland address: flood risk, planning history, price history, crime and more, from £2.99.

Get a property report

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.