Knockagh DEA area guide: crime, schools & data

17,272

Population

25.1

Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)

71/80

Income deprivation rank

Schools

Is Knockagh a safe area?

25.1

crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25

✓ 50% below NI average (50.4)

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

Knockagh NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury

86 · 20%

Stalking and harassment

77 · 18%

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)

71 · 16%

How affluent is Knockagh?

Most deprivedLeast deprived

71 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 Knockagh?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 65%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 9%Protestant & other Christian 73%Other or none 18%

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

Health

78%

report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in detached · 72% owner-occupied

57% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications

Most common commute: driving a car or van (62%)

What schools are near Knockagh?

The area has 9 schools serving 2,922 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 5Post-primary 2Nursery 1Pre-school 1

Who is Knockagh good for?

Families17% under 15 · 9 schools

Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification

Retirees18% aged 65 or over

Commuters62% commute by car

Knockagh: frequently asked questions

Is Knockagh a safe area?

Knockagh recorded 433 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 25.1 per 1,000 people, which is 50% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Knockagh an affluent area?

Knockagh ranks 71 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 Knockagh?

In the 2021 Census, 9% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 73% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Knockagh?

The area has 9 schools with 2,922 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.