Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Lisburn City a good place to live?

Lisburn City is a town in Northern Ireland within the Lisburn South District Electoral Area, home to around 24,321 people. It ranks 55 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 48.4 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 5,313 pupils.

Lisburn South DEA 24,321 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,321
Population
48.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
55/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Lisburn South District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Lisburn City.

Is Lisburn City a safe area?

48.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
4% below NI average (50.4)

1,176 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0722019/202024/25Lisburn CityNI average
Lisburn City NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
260 · 22%
Criminal damage
165 · 14%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
162 · 14%

How affluent is Lisburn City?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
55 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 Lisburn City?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 63%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 24%Protestant & other Christian 59%Other or none 18%

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

Health

77%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

38% live in semi-detached · 60% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 28% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (63%)

What schools are near Lisburn City?

The area has 16 schools serving 5,313 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Post-primary 3Nursery 2Pre-school 2Special 1

Who is Lisburn City good for?

Families21% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals28% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters63% commute by car

Lisburn City: frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn City a safe area?

Lisburn City recorded 1,176 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 people, which is 4% 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 Lisburn South District Electoral Area, which contains Lisburn City.

Is Lisburn City an affluent area?

Lisburn City ranks 55 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 Lisburn South District Electoral Area, which contains Lisburn City.

What is the community background of Lisburn City?

In the 2021 Census, 24% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 59% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Lisburn South District Electoral Area, which contains Lisburn City.

What schools are near Lisburn City?

The area has 16 schools with 5,313 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Lisburn South District Electoral Area, which contains Lisburn City.

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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.