Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Court area guide

Court is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 33,475. It ranks 7 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 96.9 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 22 schools serving 3,850 pupils.

District Electoral Area 33,475 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
33,475
Population
96.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
7/80
Income deprivation rank
22
Schools

Is Court a safe area?

96.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
92% above NI average (50.4)

3,244 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

01082019/202024/25CourtNI average
Court NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
654 · 20%
Criminal damage
450 · 14%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
449 · 14%

How affluent is Court?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
7 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 Court?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 64%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 36%Protestant & other Christian 53%Other or none 11%

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

Health

67%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

51% live in terraced · 36% owner-occupied
46% of adults are in employment · 18% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (45%)

What schools are near Court?

The area has 22 schools serving 3,850 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 14Nursery 6Pre-school 2

Who is Court good for?

Families21% under 15 · 22 schools
Commuters45% commute by car

Court: frequently asked questions

Is Court a safe area?

Court recorded 3,244 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 96.9 per 1,000 people, which is 92% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Court an affluent area?

Court ranks 7 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Court?

In the 2021 Census, 36% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 53% were Protestant or other Christian, and 11% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Court?

The area has 22 schools with 3,850 pupils. 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.