Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Lagan River area guide

Lagan River is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,804. It ranks 52 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 19 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 9 schools serving 2,905 pupils.

District Electoral Area 24,804 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,804
Population
19
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
52/80
Income deprivation rank
9
Schools

Is Lagan River a safe area?

19
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
62% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Lagan RiverNI average
Lagan River NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Stalking and harassment
87 · 18%
Violence without injury
71 · 15%
Criminal damage
68 · 14%

How affluent is Lagan River?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
52 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 Lagan River?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 64%65+ 16%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 14%Protestant & other Christian 74%Other or none 12%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

59% live in detached · 79% owner-occupied
63% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (71%)

What schools are near Lagan River?

The area has 9 schools serving 2,905 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

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

Who is Lagan River good for?

Families20% under 15 · 9 schools
Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters71% commute by car

Lagan River: frequently asked questions

Is Lagan River a safe area?

Lagan River recorded 472 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 19 per 1,000 people, which is 62% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Lagan River an affluent area?

Lagan River ranks 52 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 Lagan River?

In the 2021 Census, 14% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 74% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Lagan River?

The area has 9 schools with 2,905 pupils. 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.