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Benbradagh area guide

Benbradagh is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,818. It ranks 8 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 24.4 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,494 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,818 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,818
Population
24.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
8/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

Is Benbradagh a safe area?

24.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
52% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25BenbradaghNI average
Benbradagh NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
80 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
76 · 18%
Criminal damage
71 · 16%

How affluent is Benbradagh?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
8 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 Benbradagh?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 64%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 71%Protestant & other Christian 25%Other or none 4%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

55% live in detached · 71% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 28% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Benbradagh?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,494 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 2Pre-school 6

Who is Benbradagh good for?

Families22% under 15 · 19 schools
Professionals28% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters70% commute by car

Benbradagh: frequently asked questions

Is Benbradagh a safe area?

Benbradagh recorded 434 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 24.4 per 1,000 people, which is 52% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Benbradagh an affluent area?

Benbradagh ranks 8 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 Benbradagh?

In the 2021 Census, 71% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 25% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Benbradagh?

The area has 19 schools with 2,494 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.