Statistics on this page describe the Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Castlewellan.
Is Castlewellan a safe area?
527 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Castlewellan?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Castlewellan?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Slieve Croob area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Castlewellan?
The area has 25 schools serving 3,199 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
How good is broadband in Castlewellan?
Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled
Who is Castlewellan good for?
Castlewellan: frequently asked questions
Is Castlewellan a safe area?
Castlewellan recorded 527 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 24.6 per 1,000 people, which is 51% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, which contains Castlewellan.
Is Castlewellan an affluent area?
Castlewellan ranks 28 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, which contains Castlewellan.
What is the community background of Castlewellan?
In the 2021 Census, 67% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 27% were Protestant or other Christian, and 6% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, which contains Castlewellan.
What schools are near Castlewellan?
The area has 25 schools with 3,199 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, which contains Castlewellan.
How good is broadband in Castlewellan?
Average broadband download speed is 53 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 96.4%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Slieve Croob District Electoral Area, which contains Castlewellan.
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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.