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Foyleside area guide

Foyleside is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,568. It ranks 17 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 93.7 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 9 schools serving 2,959 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,568 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,568
Population
93.7
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
17/80
Income deprivation rank
9
Schools

Is Foyleside a safe area?

93.7
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
86% above NI average (50.4)

1,646 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

01182019/202024/25FoylesideNI average
Foyleside NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
299 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
242 · 15%
Criminal damage
225 · 14%

How affluent is Foyleside?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
17 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 Foyleside?

Age profile

Under 15 16%15–64 66%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 90%Protestant & other Christian 5%Other or none 5%

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

Health

74%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in semi-detached · 51% owner-occupied
47% of adults are in employment · 33% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (56%)

What schools are near Foyleside?

The area has 9 schools serving 2,959 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 5Post-primary 1Nursery 2Special 1

Who is Foyleside good for?

Professionals33% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees18% aged 65 or over
Commuters56% commute by car

Foyleside: frequently asked questions

Is Foyleside a safe area?

Foyleside recorded 1,646 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 93.7 per 1,000 people, which is 86% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Foyleside an affluent area?

Foyleside ranks 17 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 Foyleside?

In the 2021 Census, 90% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 5% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Foyleside?

The area has 9 schools with 2,959 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.