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Dunsilly area guide

Dunsilly is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,996. It ranks 62 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 23.9 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 1,820 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,996 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,996
Population
23.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
62/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools

Is Dunsilly a safe area?

23.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
53% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25DunsillyNI average
Dunsilly NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
77 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
62 · 14%
Stalking and harassment
62 · 14%

How affluent is Dunsilly?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
62 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 Dunsilly?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 64%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 49%Protestant & other Christian 43%Other or none 8%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

62% live in detached · 77% owner-occupied
62% of adults are in employment · 34% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (69%)

What schools are near Dunsilly?

The area has 16 schools serving 1,820 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 1Pre-school 4

Who is Dunsilly good for?

Families19% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals34% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters69% commute by car

Dunsilly: frequently asked questions

Is Dunsilly a safe area?

Dunsilly recorded 431 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 23.9 per 1,000 people, which is 53% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Dunsilly an affluent area?

Dunsilly ranks 62 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Dunsilly?

In the 2021 Census, 49% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 43% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Dunsilly?

The area has 16 schools with 1,820 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.