Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Derg area guide

Derg is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,807. It ranks 9 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 38.1 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,169 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,807 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,807
Population
38.1
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
9/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

Is Derg a safe area?

38.1
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
24% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25DergNI average
Derg NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
135 · 20%
Stalking and harassment
117 · 17%
Criminal damage
94 · 14%

How affluent is Derg?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
9 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 Derg?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 63%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 60%Protestant & other Christian 37%Other or none 3%

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

Health

75%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

52% live in detached · 64% owner-occupied
52% of adults are in employment · 24% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (69%)

What schools are near Derg?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,169 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 1Pre-school 7

Who is Derg good for?

Families20% under 15 · 19 schools
Commuters69% commute by car

Derg: frequently asked questions

Is Derg a safe area?

Derg recorded 679 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 people, which is 24% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Derg an affluent area?

Derg ranks 9 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 Derg?

In the 2021 Census, 60% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 37% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Derg?

The area has 19 schools with 2,169 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.