Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Coast Road area guide

Coast Road is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,005. It ranks 44 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 41 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 14 schools serving 4,190 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,005 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,005
Population
41
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
44/80
Income deprivation rank
14
Schools

Is Coast Road a safe area?

41
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
19% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Coast RoadNI average
Coast Road NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
139 · 20%
Violence without injury
120 · 17%
Stalking and harassment
104 · 15%

How affluent is Coast Road?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
44 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 Coast Road?

Age profile

Under 15 16%15–64 62%65+ 22%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 33%Protestant & other Christian 56%Other or none 12%

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

Health

75%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

33% live in terraced · 65% owner-occupied
50% of adults are in employment · 25% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (66%)

What schools are near Coast Road?

The area has 14 schools serving 4,190 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Post-primary 3Nursery 1Pre-school 1Special 1

Who is Coast Road good for?

Professionals25% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees22% aged 65 or over
Commuters66% commute by car

Coast Road: frequently asked questions

Is Coast Road a safe area?

Coast Road recorded 697 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 41 per 1,000 people, which is 19% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Coast Road an affluent area?

Coast Road ranks 44 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 Coast Road?

In the 2021 Census, 33% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 56% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Coast Road?

The area has 14 schools with 4,190 pupils, including 1 grammar school. 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.