Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Enniskillen a good place to live?

Enniskillen is a town in Northern Ireland within the Enniskillen District Electoral Area, home to around 18,451 people. It ranks 21 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 66.4 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 6,419 pupils.

Enniskillen DEA 18,451 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
18,451
Population
66.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
21/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools
43Mbps
Avg download

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

Is Enniskillen a safe area?

66.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
32% above NI average (50.4)

1,226 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0722019/202024/25EnniskillenNI average
Enniskillen NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
232 · 19%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
165 · 13%
Possession of drugs
162 · 13%

How affluent is Enniskillen?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
21 of 80
income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.

Who lives in Enniskillen?

Age profile

Under 15 18%15–64 62%65+ 20%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 53%Protestant & other Christian 39%Other or none 9%

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

Health

78%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

42% live in detached · 62% owner-occupied
54% of adults are in employment · 33% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (67%)

What schools are near Enniskillen?

The area has 18 schools serving 6,419 pupils, including 3 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 7Post-primary 7Nursery 1Pre-school 2Special 1

How good is broadband in Enniskillen?

Avg download
43 Mbps
Median download
42 Mbps
Avg upload
9 Mbps
Superfast available 100%Gigabit available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Enniskillen good for?

Families18% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals33% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees20% aged 65 or over
Commuters67% commute by car

Enniskillen: frequently asked questions

Is Enniskillen a safe area?

Enniskillen recorded 1,226 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 people, which is 32% above 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 Enniskillen District Electoral Area, which contains Enniskillen.

Is Enniskillen an affluent area?

Enniskillen ranks 21 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Enniskillen District Electoral Area, which contains Enniskillen.

What is the community background of Enniskillen?

In the 2021 Census, 53% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 39% were Protestant or other Christian, and 9% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Enniskillen District Electoral Area, which contains Enniskillen.

What schools are near Enniskillen?

The area has 18 schools with 6,419 pupils, including 3 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Enniskillen District Electoral Area, which contains Enniskillen.

How good is broadband in Enniskillen?

Average broadband download speed is 43 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 100%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Enniskillen District Electoral Area, which contains Enniskillen.

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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.