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Bangor West area guide

Bangor West is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 19,517. It ranks 51 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 36.5 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 14 schools serving 2,530 pupils.

District Electoral Area 19,517 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
19,517
Population
36.5
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
51/80
Income deprivation rank
14
Schools

Is Bangor West a safe area?

36.5
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
28% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Bangor WestNI average
Bangor West NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
155 · 22%
Criminal damage
131 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
97 · 14%

How affluent is Bangor West?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
51 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 West?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 60%65+ 23%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 16%Protestant & other Christian 64%Other or none 20%

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

Health

77%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

45% live in semi-detached · 70% owner-occupied
53% of adults are in employment · 33% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (57%)

What schools are near Bangor West?

The area has 14 schools serving 2,530 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 6Nursery 1Pre-school 5Special 2

Who is Bangor West good for?

Families17% under 15 · 14 schools
Professionals33% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees23% aged 65 or over
Commuters57% commute by car

Bangor West: frequently asked questions

Is Bangor West a safe area?

Bangor West recorded 712 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 36.5 per 1,000 people, which is 28% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Bangor West an affluent area?

Bangor West ranks 51 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 West?

In the 2021 Census, 16% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 64% were Protestant or other Christian, and 20% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Bangor West?

The area has 14 schools with 2,530 pupils. 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.