Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Keady a good place to live?

Keady is a town in Northern Ireland within the Armagh District Electoral Area, home to around 32,405 people. It ranks 11 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 39.7 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 35 schools serving 8,462 pupils.

Armagh DEA 32,405 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
32,405
Population
39.7
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
11/80
Income deprivation rank
35
Schools
56Mbps
Avg download

Statistics on this page describe the Armagh District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Keady.

Is Keady a safe area?

39.7
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
21% below NI average (50.4)

1,287 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25KeadyNI average
Keady NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
229 · 18%
Violence without injury
223 · 17%
Theft - shoplifting
175 · 14%

How affluent is Keady?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
11 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 Keady?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 62%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 69%Protestant & other Christian 24%Other or none 6%

“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Armagh area.

Health

81%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

47% live in detached · 66% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (68%)

What schools are near Keady?

The area has 35 schools serving 8,462 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 18Post-primary 5Nursery 3Pre-school 8Special 1

How good is broadband in Keady?

Avg download
56 Mbps
Median download
56 Mbps
Avg upload
13 Mbps
Superfast available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Keady good for?

Families21% under 15 · 35 schools
Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters68% commute by car

Keady: frequently asked questions

Is Keady a safe area?

Keady recorded 1,287 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 39.7 per 1,000 people, which is 21% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Armagh District Electoral Area, which contains Keady.

Is Keady an affluent area?

Keady ranks 11 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Armagh District Electoral Area, which contains Keady.

What is the community background of Keady?

In the 2021 Census, 69% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 24% were Protestant or other Christian, and 6% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Armagh District Electoral Area, which contains Keady.

What schools are near Keady?

The area has 35 schools with 8,462 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Armagh District Electoral Area, which contains Keady.

How good is broadband in Keady?

Average broadband download speed is 56 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Armagh District Electoral Area, which contains Keady.

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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.