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Larne Lough area guide

Larne Lough is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 18,324. It ranks 60 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 44.8 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 13 schools serving 1,338 pupils.

District Electoral Area 18,324 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
18,324
Population
44.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
60/80
Income deprivation rank
13
Schools

Is Larne Lough a safe area?

44.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
11% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Larne LoughNI average
Larne Lough NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
141 · 17%
Criminal damage
114 · 14%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
112 · 14%

How affluent is Larne Lough?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
60 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 Larne Lough?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 62%65+ 21%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 14%Protestant & other Christian 71%Other or none 15%

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

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

43% live in detached · 73% owner-occupied
56% of adults are in employment · 32% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (65%)

What schools are near Larne Lough?

The area has 13 schools serving 1,338 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Pre-school 5

Who is Larne Lough good for?

Families17% under 15 · 13 schools
Professionals32% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees21% aged 65 or over
Commuters65% commute by car

Larne Lough: frequently asked questions

Is Larne Lough a safe area?

Larne Lough recorded 820 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 44.8 per 1,000 people, which is 11% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Larne Lough an affluent area?

Larne Lough ranks 60 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 Larne Lough?

In the 2021 Census, 14% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 71% were Protestant or other Christian, and 15% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Larne Lough?

The area has 13 schools with 1,338 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.