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Lisburn South area guide

Lisburn South is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,321. 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.

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

Is Lisburn South 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 SouthNI average
Lisburn South 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 South?

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 South?

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.

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 South?

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

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

Who is Lisburn South good for?

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

Lisburn South: frequently asked questions

Is Lisburn South a safe area?

Lisburn South 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.

Is Lisburn South an affluent area?

Lisburn South ranks 55 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 South?

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.

What schools are near Lisburn South?

The area has 16 schools with 5,313 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.