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Erne West area guide

Erne West is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 14,661. It ranks 10 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 16.8 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 20 schools serving 1,622 pupils.

District Electoral Area 14,661 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
14,661
Population
16.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
10/80
Income deprivation rank
20
Schools

Is Erne West a safe area?

16.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
67% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Erne WestNI average
Erne West NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
46 · 19%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
36 · 15%
Criminal damage
35 · 14%

How affluent is Erne West?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
10 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 West?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 60%65+ 20%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 68%Protestant & other Christian 27%Other or none 5%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

81% live in detached · 79% owner-occupied
58% of adults are in employment · 34% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (72%)

What schools are near Erne West?

The area has 20 schools serving 1,622 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 12Post-primary 1Pre-school 7

Who is Erne West good for?

Families21% under 15 · 20 schools
Professionals34% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees20% aged 65 or over
Commuters72% commute by car

Erne West: frequently asked questions

Is Erne West a safe area?

Erne West recorded 247 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 16.8 per 1,000 people, which is 67% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Erne West an affluent area?

Erne West ranks 10 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 West?

In the 2021 Census, 68% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 27% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Erne West?

The area has 20 schools with 1,622 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.