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Is Coleraine a good place to live?

Coleraine is a town in Northern Ireland within the Coleraine District Electoral Area, home to around 23,625 people. It ranks 14 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 63.4 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 5,378 pupils.

Coleraine DEA 23,625 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
23,625
Population
63.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
14/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools
56Mbps
Avg download

Statistics on this page describe the Coleraine District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Coleraine.

Is Coleraine a safe area?

63.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
26% above NI average (50.4)

1,497 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0812019/202024/25ColeraineNI average
Coleraine NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
304 · 20%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
219 · 15%
Theft - shoplifting
214 · 14%

How affluent is Coleraine?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
14 of 80
income deprivation rank · Higher deprivation

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

Who lives in Coleraine?

Age profile

Under 15 18%15–64 63%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 25%Protestant & other Christian 62%Other or none 14%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Coleraine area.

Health

76%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

31% live in detached · 57% owner-occupied
50% of adults are in employment · 27% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (64%)

What schools are near Coleraine?

The area has 18 schools serving 5,378 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Post-primary 4Nursery 2Pre-school 3Special 1

How good is broadband in Coleraine?

Avg download
56 Mbps
Median download
57 Mbps
Avg upload
14 Mbps
Superfast available 96.5%Gigabit available 72.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 12 postcodes sampled

Who is Coleraine good for?

Families18% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals27% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters64% commute by car

Coleraine: frequently asked questions

Is Coleraine a safe area?

Coleraine recorded 1,497 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 63.4 per 1,000 people, which is 26% above 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 Coleraine District Electoral Area, which contains Coleraine.

Is Coleraine an affluent area?

Coleraine ranks 14 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Coleraine District Electoral Area, which contains Coleraine.

What is the community background of Coleraine?

In the 2021 Census, 25% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 62% were Protestant or other Christian, and 14% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Coleraine District Electoral Area, which contains Coleraine.

What schools are near Coleraine?

The area has 18 schools with 5,378 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Coleraine District Electoral Area, which contains Coleraine.

How good is broadband in Coleraine?

Average broadband download speed is 56 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 96.5% of premises and gigabit to 72.3%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Coleraine District Electoral Area, which contains Coleraine.

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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.