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Erne East area guide

Erne East is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 15,944. It ranks 3 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 22.4 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,333 pupils.

District Electoral Area 15,944 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
15,944
Population
22.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
3/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

Is Erne East a safe area?

22.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
56% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Erne EastNI average
Erne East NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
69 · 19%
Criminal damage
55 · 15%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
47 · 13%

How affluent is Erne East?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
3 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 Erne East?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 61%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 65%Protestant & other Christian 31%Other or none 4%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

67% live in detached · 72% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 29% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (72%)

What schools are near Erne East?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,333 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 13Post-primary 1Pre-school 5

Who is Erne East good for?

Families21% under 15 · 19 schools
Professionals29% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees18% aged 65 or over
Commuters72% commute by car

Erne East: frequently asked questions

Is Erne East a safe area?

Erne East recorded 357 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 22.4 per 1,000 people, which is 56% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Erne East an affluent area?

Erne East ranks 3 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Erne East?

In the 2021 Census, 65% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 31% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Erne East?

The area has 19 schools with 2,333 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.