Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Lisnasharragh area guide

Lisnasharragh is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 29,170. It ranks 79 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 43.8 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 21 schools serving 7,580 pupils.

District Electoral Area 29,170 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
29,170
Population
43.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
79/80
Income deprivation rank
21
Schools
115Mbps
Avg download

Is Lisnasharragh a safe area?

43.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
13% below NI average (50.4)

1,278 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25LisnasharraghNI average
Lisnasharragh NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Theft - shoplifting
221 · 17%
Theft - all other theft offences
182 · 14%
Violence without injury
174 · 14%

How affluent is Lisnasharragh?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
79 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 Lisnasharragh?

Age profile

Under 15 17%15–64 65%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 31%Protestant & other Christian 51%Other or none 18%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

51% live in semi-detached · 71% owner-occupied
61% of adults are in employment · 46% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (50%)

What schools are near Lisnasharragh?

The area has 21 schools serving 7,580 pupils, including 3 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 12Post-primary 4Nursery 3Pre-school 2

How good is broadband in Lisnasharragh?

Avg download
115 Mbps
Median download
107 Mbps
Avg upload
14 Mbps
Superfast available 100%Gigabit available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 2 postcodes sampled

Who is Lisnasharragh good for?

Families17% under 15 · 21 schools
Professionals46% hold a degree-level qualification
Remote workers115 Mbps average download
Commuters50% commute by car

Lisnasharragh: frequently asked questions

Is Lisnasharragh a safe area?

Lisnasharragh recorded 1,278 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 43.8 per 1,000 people, which is 13% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Lisnasharragh an affluent area?

Lisnasharragh ranks 79 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 Lisnasharragh?

In the 2021 Census, 31% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 51% were Protestant or other Christian, and 18% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Lisnasharragh?

The area has 21 schools with 7,580 pupils, including 3 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Lisnasharragh?

Average broadband download speed is 115 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.