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Erne North area guide

Erne North is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 15,082. It ranks 6 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 26.3 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 13 schools serving 1,588 pupils.

District Electoral Area 15,082 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
15,082
Population
26.3
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
6/80
Income deprivation rank
13
Schools

Is Erne North a safe area?

26.3
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
48% below NI average (50.4)

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

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Erne North NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
71 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
57 · 14%
Criminal damage
56 · 14%

How affluent is Erne North?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
6 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 North?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 62%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 51%Protestant & other Christian 44%Other or none 5%

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

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

65% live in detached · 71% owner-occupied
56% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (73%)

What schools are near Erne North?

The area has 13 schools serving 1,588 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 10Post-primary 1Pre-school 2

Who is Erne North good for?

Families19% under 15 · 13 schools
Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters73% commute by car

Erne North: frequently asked questions

Is Erne North a safe area?

Erne North recorded 396 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 26.3 per 1,000 people, which is 48% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Erne North an affluent area?

Erne North ranks 6 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 North?

In the 2021 Census, 51% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 44% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Erne North?

The area has 13 schools with 1,588 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.