Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Oldpark area guide

Oldpark is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 34,352. It ranks 4 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 116.8 per 1,000 people, above the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 30 schools serving 9,445 pupils.

District Electoral Area 34,352 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
34,352
Population
116.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
4/80
Income deprivation rank
30
Schools
113Mbps
Avg download

Is Oldpark a safe area?

116.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
132% above NI average (50.4)

4,011 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

01272019/202024/25OldparkNI average
Oldpark NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
766 · 19%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
667 · 17%
Criminal damage
518 · 13%

How affluent is Oldpark?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
4 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 Oldpark?

Age profile

Under 15 22%15–64 65%65+ 13%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 63%Protestant & other Christian 26%Other or none 11%

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

Health

69%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

41% live in terraced · 40% owner-occupied
46% of adults are in employment · 21% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (48%)

What schools are near Oldpark?

The area has 30 schools serving 9,445 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 12Post-primary 5Nursery 6Pre-school 6Special 1

How good is broadband in Oldpark?

Avg download
113 Mbps
Median download
107 Mbps
Avg upload
12 Mbps
Superfast available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 2 postcodes sampled

Who is Oldpark good for?

Families22% under 15 · 30 schools
Remote workers113 Mbps average download
Commuters48% commute by car

Oldpark: frequently asked questions

Is Oldpark a safe area?

Oldpark recorded 4,011 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 116.8 per 1,000 people, which is 132% above the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Oldpark an affluent area?

Oldpark ranks 4 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Oldpark?

In the 2021 Census, 63% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 26% were Protestant or other Christian, and 11% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Oldpark?

The area has 30 schools with 9,445 pupils, including 2 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Oldpark?

Average broadband download speed is 113 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises. 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.