Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Cullybackey a good place to live?

Cullybackey is a town in Northern Ireland within the Bannside District Electoral Area, home to around 19,842 people. It ranks 65 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 25.2 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 14 schools serving 2,494 pupils.

Bannside DEA 19,842 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
19,842
Population
25.2
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
65/80
Income deprivation rank
14
Schools

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

Is Cullybackey a safe area?

25.2
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
50% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25CullybackeyNI average
Cullybackey NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
104 · 21%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
87 · 17%
Criminal damage
75 · 15%

How affluent is Cullybackey?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
65 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 Cullybackey?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 63%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 20%Protestant & other Christian 72%Other or none 8%

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

Health

82%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

57% live in detached · 77% owner-occupied
60% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (72%)

What schools are near Cullybackey?

The area has 14 schools serving 2,494 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Post-primary 1Pre-school 5

Who is Cullybackey good for?

Families19% under 15 · 14 schools
Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters72% commute by car

Cullybackey: frequently asked questions

Is Cullybackey a safe area?

Cullybackey recorded 500 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 25.2 per 1,000 people, which is 50% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Bannside District Electoral Area, which contains Cullybackey.

Is Cullybackey an affluent area?

Cullybackey ranks 65 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 Bannside District Electoral Area, which contains Cullybackey.

What is the community background of Cullybackey?

In the 2021 Census, 20% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 72% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Bannside District Electoral Area, which contains Cullybackey.

What schools are near Cullybackey?

The area has 14 schools with 2,494 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Bannside District Electoral Area, which contains Cullybackey.

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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.