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Cusher area guide

Cusher is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 26,195. It ranks 26 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 21.7 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 20 schools serving 3,331 pupils.

District Electoral Area 26,195 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
26,195
Population
21.7
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
26/80
Income deprivation rank
20
Schools

Is Cusher a safe area?

21.7
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
57% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25CusherNI average
Cusher NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
97 · 17%
Violence without injury
87 · 15%
Stalking and harassment
79 · 14%

How affluent is Cusher?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
26 of 80
income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

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

Who lives in Cusher?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 62%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 25%Protestant & other Christian 67%Other or none 7%

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

Health

82%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

61% live in detached · 77% owner-occupied
61% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (73%)

What schools are near Cusher?

The area has 20 schools serving 3,331 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 13Post-primary 2Nursery 1Pre-school 4

Who is Cusher good for?

Families21% under 15 · 20 schools
Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters73% commute by car

Cusher: frequently asked questions

Is Cusher a safe area?

Cusher recorded 569 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 21.7 per 1,000 people, which is 57% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Cusher an affluent area?

Cusher ranks 26 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Cusher?

In the 2021 Census, 25% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 67% were Protestant or other Christian, and 7% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Cusher?

The area has 20 schools with 3,331 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.