Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Metropolitan Lisburn a good place to live?

Metropolitan Lisburn is a town in Northern Ireland within the Collin District Electoral Area, home to around 33,912 people. It ranks 53 of 80 areas for income deprivation, less deprived than most areas. Recorded crime is 54.4 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 17 schools serving 5,574 pupils.

Collin DEA 33,912 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
33,912
Population
54.4
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
53/80
Income deprivation rank
17
Schools

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

Is Metropolitan Lisburn a safe area?

54.4
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
8% above NI average (50.4)

1,845 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0662019/202024/25Metropolitan LisburnNI average
Metropolitan Lisburn NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
319 · 17%
Criminal damage
318 · 17%
Stalking and harassment
254 · 14%

How affluent is Metropolitan Lisburn?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
53 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 Metropolitan Lisburn?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 65%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 88%Protestant & other Christian 8%Other or none 5%

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

Health

75%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

45% live in semi-detached · 60% owner-occupied
54% of adults are in employment · 28% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (56%)

What schools are near Metropolitan Lisburn?

The area has 17 schools serving 5,574 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 8Post-primary 2Nursery 5Pre-school 1Special 1

Who is Metropolitan Lisburn good for?

Families22% under 15 · 17 schools
Professionals28% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters56% commute by car

Metropolitan Lisburn: frequently asked questions

Is Metropolitan Lisburn a safe area?

Metropolitan Lisburn recorded 1,845 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 54.4 per 1,000 people, which is 8% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Collin District Electoral Area, which contains Metropolitan Lisburn.

Is Metropolitan Lisburn an affluent area?

Metropolitan Lisburn ranks 53 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 Collin District Electoral Area, which contains Metropolitan Lisburn.

What is the community background of Metropolitan Lisburn?

In the 2021 Census, 88% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 8% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Collin District Electoral Area, which contains Metropolitan Lisburn.

What schools are near Metropolitan Lisburn?

The area has 17 schools with 5,574 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Collin District Electoral Area, which contains Metropolitan Lisburn.

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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.