Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Lisnaskea a good place to live?

Lisnaskea is a town in Northern Ireland within the Erne East District Electoral Area, home to around 15,944 people. It ranks 3 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 22.4 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,333 pupils.

Erne East DEA 15,944 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
15,944
Population
22.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
3/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Erne East District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Lisnaskea.

Is Lisnaskea a safe area?

22.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
56% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25LisnaskeaNI average
Lisnaskea NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
69 · 19%
Criminal damage
55 · 15%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
47 · 13%

How affluent is Lisnaskea?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
3 of 80
income deprivation rank · Higher deprivation

Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.

Who lives in Lisnaskea?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 61%65+ 18%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 65%Protestant & other Christian 31%Other or none 4%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

67% live in detached · 72% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 29% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (72%)

What schools are near Lisnaskea?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,333 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 13Post-primary 1Pre-school 5

Who is Lisnaskea good for?

Families21% under 15 · 19 schools
Professionals29% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees18% aged 65 or over
Commuters72% commute by car

Lisnaskea: frequently asked questions

Is Lisnaskea a safe area?

Lisnaskea recorded 357 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 22.4 per 1,000 people, which is 56% 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 Erne East District Electoral Area, which contains Lisnaskea.

Is Lisnaskea an affluent area?

Lisnaskea ranks 3 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Erne East District Electoral Area, which contains Lisnaskea.

What is the community background of Lisnaskea?

In the 2021 Census, 65% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 31% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Erne East District Electoral Area, which contains Lisnaskea.

What schools are near Lisnaskea?

The area has 19 schools with 2,333 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Erne East District Electoral Area, which contains Lisnaskea.

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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.