Statistics on this page describe the Downshire West District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Moira.
Is Moira a safe area?
538 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Moira?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Moira?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Downshire West area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Moira?
The area has 8 schools serving 2,044 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
How good is broadband in Moira?
Ofcom Connected Nations, 2 postcodes sampled
Who is Moira good for?
Moira: frequently asked questions
Is Moira a safe area?
Moira recorded 538 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 31.3 per 1,000 people, which is 38% 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 Downshire West District Electoral Area, which contains Moira.
Is Moira an affluent area?
Moira ranks 74 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 Downshire West District Electoral Area, which contains Moira.
What is the community background of Moira?
In the 2021 Census, 18% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 70% were Protestant or other Christian, and 12% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Downshire West District Electoral Area, which contains Moira.
What schools are near Moira?
The area has 8 schools with 2,044 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Downshire West District Electoral Area, which contains Moira.
How good is broadband in Moira?
Average broadband download speed is 119 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 100%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures describe the wider Downshire West District Electoral Area, which contains Moira.
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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.