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Glengormley Urban area guide

Glengormley Urban is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 21,639. It ranks 76 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 36.8 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 5,245 pupils.

District Electoral Area 21,639 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
21,639
Population
36.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
76/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools

Is Glengormley Urban a safe area?

36.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
27% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Glengormley UrbanNI average
Glengormley Urban NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
143 · 18%
Stalking and harassment
117 · 15%
Criminal damage
105 · 13%

How affluent is Glengormley Urban?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
76 of 80
income deprivation rank · Low deprivation

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

Who lives in Glengormley Urban?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 63%65+ 20%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 46%Protestant & other Christian 42%Other or none 13%

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

Health

78%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

50% live in semi-detached · 81% owner-occupied
58% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Glengormley Urban?

The area has 18 schools serving 5,245 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 9Post-primary 2Nursery 2Pre-school 4Special 1

Who is Glengormley Urban good for?

Families17% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees20% aged 65 or over
Commuters63% commute by car

Glengormley Urban: frequently asked questions

Is Glengormley Urban a safe area?

Glengormley Urban recorded 797 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 36.8 per 1,000 people, which is 27% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been rising over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Glengormley Urban an affluent area?

Glengormley Urban ranks 76 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Glengormley Urban?

In the 2021 Census, 46% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 42% were Protestant or other Christian, and 13% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Glengormley Urban?

The area has 18 schools with 5,245 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.