Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Donaghadee a good place to live?

Donaghadee is a town in Northern Ireland within the Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, home to around 22,851 people. It ranks 64 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 17.9 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 7 schools serving 2,218 pupils.

Bangor East And Donaghadee DEA 22,851 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
22,851
Population
17.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
64/80
Income deprivation rank
7
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Donaghadee.

Is Donaghadee a safe area?

17.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
65% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25DonaghadeeNI average
Donaghadee NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
85 · 21%
Stalking and harassment
71 · 17%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
59 · 14%

How affluent is Donaghadee?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
64 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 Donaghadee?

Age profile

Under 15 16%15–64 59%65+ 26%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 9%Protestant & other Christian 74%Other or none 18%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Bangor East And Donaghadee area.

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

47% live in detached · 83% owner-occupied
53% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (65%)

What schools are near Donaghadee?

The area has 7 schools serving 2,218 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 4Pre-school 2Special 1

Who is Donaghadee good for?

Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees26% aged 65 or over
Commuters65% commute by car

Donaghadee: frequently asked questions

Is Donaghadee a safe area?

Donaghadee recorded 408 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 17.9 per 1,000 people, which is 65% 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 Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, which contains Donaghadee.

Is Donaghadee an affluent area?

Donaghadee ranks 64 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 Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, which contains Donaghadee.

What is the community background of Donaghadee?

In the 2021 Census, 9% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 74% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, which contains Donaghadee.

What schools are near Donaghadee?

The area has 7 schools with 2,218 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Bangor East And Donaghadee District Electoral Area, which contains Donaghadee.

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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.