Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Bann area guide

Bann is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,535. It ranks 12 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 22.6 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 1,489 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,535 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,535
Population
22.6
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
12/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools

Is Bann a safe area?

22.6
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
55% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25BannNI average
Bann NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
64 · 16%
Stalking and harassment
62 · 16%
Violence without injury
56 · 14%

How affluent is Bann?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
12 of 80
income deprivation rank · Higher deprivation

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

Who lives in Bann?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 61%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 35%Protestant & other Christian 57%Other or none 8%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

63% live in detached · 75% owner-occupied
56% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Bann?

The area has 18 schools serving 1,489 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Pre-school 7

Who is Bann good for?

Families19% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters70% commute by car

Bann: frequently asked questions

Is Bann a safe area?

Bann recorded 397 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 22.6 per 1,000 people, which is 55% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Bann an affluent area?

Bann ranks 12 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Bann?

In the 2021 Census, 35% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 57% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Bann?

The area has 18 schools with 1,489 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.