Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Culmore a good place to live?

Culmore is a town in Northern Ireland within the Ballyarnett District Electoral Area, home to around 25,252 people. It ranks 18 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 61.3 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 6,746 pupils.

Ballyarnett DEA 25,252 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
25,252
Population
61.3
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
18/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools

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

Is Culmore a safe area?

61.3
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
22% above NI average (50.4)

1,548 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0672019/202024/25CulmoreNI average
Culmore NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
310 · 20%
Criminal damage
276 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
217 · 14%

How affluent is Culmore?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
18 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 Culmore?

Age profile

Under 15 23%15–64 64%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 94%Protestant & other Christian 4%Other or none 3%

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

Health

76%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

37% live in semi-detached · 49% owner-occupied
49% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Culmore?

The area has 16 schools serving 6,746 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 9Post-primary 3Nursery 2Pre-school 2

Who is Culmore good for?

Families23% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters63% commute by car

Culmore: frequently asked questions

Is Culmore a safe area?

Culmore recorded 1,548 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 61.3 per 1,000 people, which is 22% above 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 Ballyarnett District Electoral Area, which contains Culmore.

Is Culmore an affluent area?

Culmore ranks 18 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 Ballyarnett District Electoral Area, which contains Culmore.

What is the community background of Culmore?

In the 2021 Census, 94% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 4% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Ballyarnett District Electoral Area, which contains Culmore.

What schools are near Culmore?

The area has 16 schools with 6,746 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Ballyarnett District Electoral Area, which contains Culmore.

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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.