Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Black Mountain area guide

Black Mountain is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 35,880. It ranks 49 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 77.6 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 26 schools serving 11,207 pupils.

District Electoral Area 35,880 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
35,880
Population
77.6
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
49/80
Income deprivation rank
26
Schools

Is Black Mountain a safe area?

77.6
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
54% above NI average (50.4)

2,785 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0832019/202024/25Black MountainNI average
Black Mountain NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
487 · 17%
Criminal damage
452 · 16%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
409 · 15%

How affluent is Black Mountain?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
49 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 Black Mountain?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 64%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 92%Protestant & other Christian 3%Other or none 5%

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

Health

70%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

45% live in terraced · 54% owner-occupied
47% of adults are in employment · 22% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (48%)

What schools are near Black Mountain?

The area has 26 schools serving 11,207 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 6Nursery 7Pre-school 2

Who is Black Mountain good for?

Families20% under 15 · 26 schools
Commuters48% commute by car

Black Mountain: frequently asked questions

Is Black Mountain a safe area?

Black Mountain recorded 2,785 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 77.6 per 1,000 people, which is 54% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Black Mountain an affluent area?

Black Mountain ranks 49 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 Black Mountain?

In the 2021 Census, 92% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 3% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Black Mountain?

The area has 26 schools with 11,207 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. 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.