Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Ballymoney area guide

Ballymoney is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,519. It ranks 38 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 26.6 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 21 schools serving 4,223 pupils.

District Electoral Area 24,519 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,519
Population
26.6
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
38/80
Income deprivation rank
21
Schools

Is Ballymoney a safe area?

26.6
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
47% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25BallymoneyNI average
Ballymoney NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
97 · 15%
Violence without injury
96 · 15%
Criminal damage
92 · 14%

How affluent is Ballymoney?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
38 of 80
income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

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

Who lives in Ballymoney?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 63%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 31%Protestant & other Christian 60%Other or none 9%

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

Health

78%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

51% live in detached · 69% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 27% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (71%)

What schools are near Ballymoney?

The area has 21 schools serving 4,223 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 13Post-primary 3Nursery 1Pre-school 4

Who is Ballymoney good for?

Families19% under 15 · 21 schools
Professionals27% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees18% aged 65 or over
Commuters71% commute by car

Ballymoney: frequently asked questions

Is Ballymoney a safe area?

Ballymoney recorded 652 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 26.6 per 1,000 people, which is 47% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Ballymoney an affluent area?

Ballymoney ranks 38 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Ballymoney?

In the 2021 Census, 31% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 60% were Protestant or other Christian, and 9% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Ballymoney?

The area has 21 schools with 4,223 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.