Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Randalstown a good place to live?

Randalstown is a town in Northern Ireland within the Dunsilly District Electoral Area, home to around 17,996 people. It ranks 62 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 23.9 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 16 schools serving 1,820 pupils.

Dunsilly DEA 17,996 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,996
Population
23.9
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
62/80
Income deprivation rank
16
Schools

Statistics on this page describe the Dunsilly District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Randalstown.

Is Randalstown a safe area?

23.9
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
53% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25RandalstownNI average
Randalstown NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
77 · 18%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
62 · 14%
Stalking and harassment
62 · 14%

How affluent is Randalstown?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
62 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 Randalstown?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 64%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 49%Protestant & other Christian 43%Other or none 8%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

62% live in detached · 77% owner-occupied
62% of adults are in employment · 34% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (69%)

What schools are near Randalstown?

The area has 16 schools serving 1,820 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 1Pre-school 4

Who is Randalstown good for?

Families19% under 15 · 16 schools
Professionals34% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters69% commute by car

Randalstown: frequently asked questions

Is Randalstown a safe area?

Randalstown recorded 431 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 23.9 per 1,000 people, which is 53% 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 Dunsilly District Electoral Area, which contains Randalstown.

Is Randalstown an affluent area?

Randalstown ranks 62 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 Dunsilly District Electoral Area, which contains Randalstown.

What is the community background of Randalstown?

In the 2021 Census, 49% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 43% were Protestant or other Christian, and 8% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Dunsilly District Electoral Area, which contains Randalstown.

What schools are near Randalstown?

The area has 16 schools with 1,820 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Dunsilly District Electoral Area, which contains Randalstown.

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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.