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Causeway area guide

Causeway is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,541. It ranks 22 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 44.5 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 21 schools serving 2,893 pupils.

District Electoral Area 24,541 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,541
Population
44.5
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
22/80
Income deprivation rank
21
Schools
31Mbps
Avg download

Is Causeway a safe area?

44.5
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
12% below NI average (50.4)

1,091 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25CausewayNI average
Causeway NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
217 · 20%
Violence without injury
197 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
150 · 14%

How affluent is Causeway?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
22 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 Causeway?

Age profile

Under 15 15%15–64 61%65+ 23%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 20%Protestant & other Christian 68%Other or none 12%

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

Health

78%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

48% live in detached · 65% owner-occupied
50% of adults are in employment · 35% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (65%)

What schools are near Causeway?

The area has 21 schools serving 2,893 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 14Post-primary 2Pre-school 5

How good is broadband in Causeway?

Avg download
31 Mbps
Median download
35 Mbps
Avg upload
5 Mbps
Superfast available 88.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Causeway good for?

Professionals35% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees23% aged 65 or over
Commuters65% commute by car

Causeway: frequently asked questions

Is Causeway a safe area?

Causeway recorded 1,091 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 44.5 per 1,000 people, which is 12% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Causeway an affluent area?

Causeway ranks 22 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 Causeway?

In the 2021 Census, 20% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 68% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Causeway?

The area has 21 schools with 2,893 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Causeway?

Average broadband download speed is 31 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 88.9% of premises. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.