Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Dungiven a good place to live?

Dungiven is a town in Northern Ireland within the Benbradagh District Electoral Area, home to around 17,818 people. It ranks 8 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 24.4 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,494 pupils.

Benbradagh DEA 17,818 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,818
Population
24.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
8/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

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

Is Dungiven a safe area?

24.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
52% below NI average (50.4)

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

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Dungiven NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
80 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
76 · 18%
Criminal damage
71 · 16%

How affluent is Dungiven?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
8 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 Dungiven?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 64%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 71%Protestant & other Christian 25%Other or none 4%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

55% live in detached · 71% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 28% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (70%)

What schools are near Dungiven?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,494 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 2Pre-school 6

Who is Dungiven good for?

Families22% under 15 · 19 schools
Professionals28% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters70% commute by car

Dungiven: frequently asked questions

Is Dungiven a safe area?

Dungiven recorded 434 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 24.4 per 1,000 people, which is 52% 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 Benbradagh District Electoral Area, which contains Dungiven.

Is Dungiven an affluent area?

Dungiven ranks 8 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 Benbradagh District Electoral Area, which contains Dungiven.

What is the community background of Dungiven?

In the 2021 Census, 71% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 25% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Benbradagh District Electoral Area, which contains Dungiven.

What schools are near Dungiven?

The area has 19 schools with 2,494 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Benbradagh District Electoral Area, which contains Dungiven.

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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.