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Lisburn North area guide

Lisburn North is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 23,448. It ranks 67 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 53.1 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 5,822 pupils.

District Electoral Area 23,448 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
23,448
Population
53.1
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
67/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools
63Mbps
Avg download

Is Lisburn North a safe area?

53.1
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
5% above NI average (50.4)

1,246 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0672019/202024/25Lisburn NorthNI average
Lisburn North NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
226 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
172 · 14%
Criminal damage
145 · 12%

How affluent is Lisburn North?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
67 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 North?

Age profile

Under 15 18%15–64 63%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 31%Protestant & other Christian 52%Other or none 17%

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

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

31% live in semi-detached · 65% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (57%)

What schools are near Lisburn North?

The area has 18 schools serving 5,822 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 9Post-primary 3Pre-school 6

How good is broadband in Lisburn North?

Avg download
63 Mbps
Median download
36 Mbps
Avg upload
10 Mbps
Superfast available 100%Gigabit available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 2 postcodes sampled

Who is Lisburn North good for?

Families18% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters57% commute by car

Lisburn North: frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn North a safe area?

Lisburn North recorded 1,246 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 53.1 per 1,000 people, which is 5% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Lisburn North an affluent area?

Lisburn North ranks 67 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 Lisburn North?

In the 2021 Census, 31% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 52% were Protestant or other Christian, and 17% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Lisburn North?

The area has 18 schools with 5,822 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Lisburn North?

Average broadband download speed is 63 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 100%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.