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Bangor East And Donaghadee area guide

Bangor East And Donaghadee is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 22,851. It ranks 64 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 17.9 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 7 schools serving 2,218 pupils.

District Electoral Area 22,851 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
22,851
Population
17.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
64/80
Income deprivation rank
7
Schools

Is Bangor East And Donaghadee a safe area?

17.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
65% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Bangor East And DonaghadeeNI average
Bangor East And Donaghadee NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
85 · 21%
Stalking and harassment
71 · 17%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
59 · 14%

How affluent is Bangor East And Donaghadee?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
64 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 Bangor East And Donaghadee?

Age profile

Under 15 16%15–64 59%65+ 26%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 9%Protestant & other Christian 74%Other or none 18%

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

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

47% live in detached · 83% owner-occupied
53% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (65%)

What schools are near Bangor East And Donaghadee?

The area has 7 schools serving 2,218 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 4Pre-school 2Special 1

Who is Bangor East And Donaghadee good for?

Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees26% aged 65 or over
Commuters65% commute by car

Bangor East And Donaghadee: frequently asked questions

Is Bangor East And Donaghadee a safe area?

Bangor East And Donaghadee recorded 408 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 17.9 per 1,000 people, which is 65% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Bangor East And Donaghadee an affluent area?

Bangor East And Donaghadee ranks 64 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 Bangor East And Donaghadee?

In the 2021 Census, 9% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 74% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Bangor East And Donaghadee?

The area has 7 schools with 2,218 pupils. 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.