Is Ormiston a safe area?
904 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 Ormiston?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Ormiston?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Ormiston?
The area has 22 schools serving 8,903 pupils, including 4 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Ormiston good for?
Ormiston: frequently asked questions
Is Ormiston a safe area?
Ormiston recorded 904 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 26.1 per 1,000 people, which is 48% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.
Is Ormiston an affluent area?
Ormiston ranks 78 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.
What is the community background of Ormiston?
In the 2021 Census, 13% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 70% were Protestant or other Christian, and 17% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.
What schools are near Ormiston?
The area has 22 schools with 8,903 pupils, including 4 grammar schools. Source: Department of Education school census.
Looking at a specific property?
Get a full report for any Northern Ireland address: flood risk, planning history, price history, crime and more, from £2.99.
Get a property reportSources: 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.