Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Crumlin a good place to live?

Crumlin is a town in Northern Ireland within the Airport District Electoral Area, home to around 22,029 people. It ranks 69 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 43.3 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 13 schools serving 1,861 pupils.

Airport DEA 22,029 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
22,029
Population
43.3
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
69/80
Income deprivation rank
13
Schools
85Mbps
Avg download

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

Is Crumlin a safe area?

43.3
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
14% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25CrumlinNI average
Crumlin NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Theft - all other theft offences
155 · 16%
Violence without injury
129 · 14%
Criminal damage
128 · 13%

How affluent is Crumlin?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
69 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 Crumlin?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 66%65+ 14%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 46%Protestant & other Christian 42%Other or none 12%

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

Health

84%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

51% live in detached · 81% owner-occupied
65% of adults are in employment · 37% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Crumlin?

The area has 13 schools serving 1,861 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 7Post-primary 1Pre-school 5

How good is broadband in Crumlin?

Avg download
85 Mbps
Median download
75 Mbps
Avg upload
19 Mbps

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Crumlin good for?

Families20% under 15 · 13 schools
Professionals37% hold a degree-level qualification
Remote workers85 Mbps average download
Commuters63% commute by car

Crumlin: frequently asked questions

Is Crumlin a safe area?

Crumlin recorded 953 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 43.3 per 1,000 people, which is 14% 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 Airport District Electoral Area, which contains Crumlin.

Is Crumlin an affluent area?

Crumlin ranks 69 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Airport District Electoral Area, which contains Crumlin.

What is the community background of Crumlin?

In the 2021 Census, 46% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 42% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Airport District Electoral Area, which contains Crumlin.

What schools are near Crumlin?

The area has 13 schools with 1,861 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Airport District Electoral Area, which contains Crumlin.

How good is broadband in Crumlin?

Average broadband download speed is 85 Mbps. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Airport District Electoral Area, which contains Crumlin.

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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.