Castle DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

33,677

Population

113

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

35/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Castle a safe area?

113

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

↑ 124% above NI average (50.4)

3,807 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

Castle NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

712 · 19%

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)

592 · 16%

Criminal damage

540 · 14%

How affluent is Castle?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

35 of 80

income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

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

Who lives in Castle?

Age profile

Under 15 18%15–64 66%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 51%Protestant & other Christian 35%Other or none 14%

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

Health

76%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

33% live in semi-detached · 55% owner-occupied

53% of adults are in employment · 35% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (50%)

What schools are near Castle?

The area has 18 schools serving 7,303 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 10Post-primary 3Nursery 2Pre-school 2Special 1

Who is Castle good for?

Families18% under 15 · 18 schools

Professionals35% hold a degree-level qualification

Commuters50% commute by car

Castle: frequently asked questions

Is Castle a safe area?

Castle recorded 3,807 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 113 per 1,000 people, which is 124% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Castle an affluent area?

Castle ranks 35 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Castle?

In the 2021 Census, 51% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 35% were Protestant or other Christian, and 14% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Castle?

The area has 18 schools with 7,303 pupils, including 1 grammar school. 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.