Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Larne a good place to live?

Larne is a town in Northern Ireland within the Coast Road District Electoral Area, home to around 17,005 people. It ranks 44 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 41 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 14 schools serving 4,190 pupils.

Coast Road DEA 17,005 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,005
Population
41
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
44/80
Income deprivation rank
14
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Coast Road District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Larne.

Is Larne a safe area?

41
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
19% below NI average (50.4)

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

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

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
139 · 20%
Violence without injury
120 · 17%
Stalking and harassment
104 · 15%

How affluent is Larne?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
44 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?

Age profile

Under 15 16%15–64 62%65+ 22%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 33%Protestant & other Christian 56%Other or none 12%

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

Health

75%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

33% live in terraced · 65% owner-occupied
50% of adults are in employment · 25% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (66%)

What schools are near Larne?

The area has 14 schools serving 4,190 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

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

Who is Larne good for?

Professionals25% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees22% aged 65 or over
Commuters66% commute by car

Larne: frequently asked questions

Is Larne a safe area?

Larne recorded 697 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 41 per 1,000 people, which is 19% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Coast Road District Electoral Area, which contains Larne.

Is Larne an affluent area?

Larne ranks 44 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Coast Road District Electoral Area, which contains Larne.

What is the community background of Larne?

In the 2021 Census, 33% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 56% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Coast Road District Electoral Area, which contains Larne.

What schools are near Larne?

The area has 14 schools with 4,190 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Coast Road District Electoral Area, which contains Larne.

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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.