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Mid Tyrone area guide

Mid Tyrone is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,591. It ranks 27 of 80 areas for income deprivation, around the middle of Northern Ireland’s deprivation rankings. Recorded crime is 18.2 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 20 schools serving 2,409 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,591 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,591
Population
18.2
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
27/80
Income deprivation rank
20
Schools

Is Mid Tyrone a safe area?

18.2
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
64% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Mid TyroneNI average
Mid Tyrone NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
64 · 20%
Violence without injury
45 · 14%
Stalking and harassment
34 · 11%

How affluent is Mid Tyrone?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
27 of 80
income deprivation rank · Moderate deprivation

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

Who lives in Mid Tyrone?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 62%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 76%Protestant & other Christian 21%Other or none 3%

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

Health

82%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

75% live in detached · 78% owner-occupied
59% of adults are in employment · 34% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (72%)

What schools are near Mid Tyrone?

The area has 20 schools serving 2,409 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 12Post-primary 1Pre-school 7

Who is Mid Tyrone good for?

Families22% under 15 · 20 schools
Professionals34% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters72% commute by car

Mid Tyrone: frequently asked questions

Is Mid Tyrone a safe area?

Mid Tyrone recorded 321 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 18.2 per 1,000 people, which is 64% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Mid Tyrone an affluent area?

Mid Tyrone ranks 27 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating moderate deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Mid Tyrone?

In the 2021 Census, 76% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 21% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Mid Tyrone?

The area has 20 schools with 2,409 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.