Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Dungannon a good place to live?

Dungannon is a town in Northern Ireland within the Dungannon District Electoral Area, home to around 25,640 people. It ranks 54 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 47.7 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 26 schools serving 7,345 pupils.

Dungannon DEA 25,640 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
25,640
Population
47.7
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
54/80
Income deprivation rank
26
Schools

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

Is Dungannon a safe area?

47.7
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
5% below NI average (50.4)

1,224 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25DungannonNI average
Dungannon NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
236 · 19%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
216 · 18%
Criminal damage
199 · 16%

How affluent is Dungannon?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
54 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 Dungannon?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 65%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 63%Protestant & other Christian 29%Other or none 8%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in detached · 58% owner-occupied
63% of adults are in employment · 27% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (60%)

What schools are near Dungannon?

The area has 26 schools serving 7,345 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 5Nursery 1Pre-school 8Special 1

Who is Dungannon good for?

Families22% under 15 · 26 schools
Professionals27% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters60% commute by car

Dungannon: frequently asked questions

Is Dungannon a safe area?

Dungannon recorded 1,224 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 47.7 per 1,000 people, which is 5% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Dungannon District Electoral Area, which contains Dungannon.

Is Dungannon an affluent area?

Dungannon ranks 54 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 Dungannon District Electoral Area, which contains Dungannon.

What is the community background of Dungannon?

In the 2021 Census, 63% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 29% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Dungannon District Electoral Area, which contains Dungannon.

What schools are near Dungannon?

The area has 26 schools with 7,345 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Dungannon District Electoral Area, which contains Dungannon.

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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.