Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Balmoral area guide

Balmoral is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,491. It ranks 77 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 32.5 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 5,804 pupils.

District Electoral Area 24,491 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,491
Population
32.5
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
77/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools
70Mbps
Avg download

Is Balmoral a safe area?

32.5
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
35% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25BalmoralNI average
Balmoral NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Stalking and harassment
123 · 15%
Criminal damage
121 · 15%
Violence without injury
112 · 14%

How affluent is Balmoral?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
77 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 Balmoral?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 62%65+ 21%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 46%Protestant & other Christian 40%Other or none 13%

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

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

31% live in semi-detached · 69% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 51% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (54%)

What schools are near Balmoral?

The area has 16 schools serving 5,804 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 6Post-primary 3Pre-school 3Special 4

How good is broadband in Balmoral?

Avg download
70 Mbps
Median download
80 Mbps
Avg upload
12 Mbps
Superfast available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Balmoral good for?

Families17% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals51% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees21% aged 65 or over
Commuters54% commute by car

Balmoral: frequently asked questions

Is Balmoral a safe area?

Balmoral recorded 797 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 32.5 per 1,000 people, which is 35% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Balmoral an affluent area?

Balmoral ranks 77 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Balmoral?

In the 2021 Census, 46% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 40% were Protestant or other Christian, and 13% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Balmoral?

The area has 16 schools with 5,804 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Balmoral?

Average broadband download speed is 70 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.