Banbridge DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

34,940

Population

44.2

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

40/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Banbridge a safe area?

44.2

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

✓ 12% below NI average (50.4)

1,545 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

Banbridge NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

302 · 20%

Criminal damage

230 · 15%

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)

213 · 14%

How affluent is Banbridge?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

40 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 Banbridge?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 63%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 38%Protestant & other Christian 52%Other or none 10%

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

Health

80%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

43% live in detached · 69% owner-occupied

58% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Banbridge?

The area has 34 schools serving 8,242 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 19Post-primary 5Nursery 2Pre-school 7Special 1

Who is Banbridge good for?

Families20% under 15 · 34 schools

Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification

Commuters70% commute by car

Banbridge: frequently asked questions

Is Banbridge a safe area?

Banbridge recorded 1,545 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 44.2 per 1,000 people, which is 12% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Banbridge an affluent area?

Banbridge ranks 40 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 Banbridge?

In the 2021 Census, 38% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 52% were Protestant or other Christian, and 10% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Banbridge?

The area has 34 schools with 8,242 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.