Northern Ireland · Town guide

Is Rostrevor a good place to live?

Rostrevor is a town in Northern Ireland within the Crotlieve District Electoral Area, home to around 28,668 people. It ranks 16 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 22.2 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 20 schools serving 3,912 pupils.

Crotlieve DEA 28,668 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
28,668
Population
22.2
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
16/80
Income deprivation rank
20
Schools

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

Is Rostrevor a safe area?

22.2
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
56% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25RostrevorNI average
Rostrevor NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
113 · 18%
Criminal damage
97 · 15%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
94 · 15%

How affluent is Rostrevor?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
16 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 Rostrevor?

Age profile

Under 15 21%15–64 63%65+ 15%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 84%Protestant & other Christian 12%Other or none 4%

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

Health

83%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

56% live in detached · 74% owner-occupied
60% of adults are in employment · 36% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (68%)

What schools are near Rostrevor?

The area has 20 schools serving 3,912 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 1Nursery 1Pre-school 7

Who is Rostrevor good for?

Families21% under 15 · 20 schools
Professionals36% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters68% commute by car

Rostrevor: frequently asked questions

Is Rostrevor a safe area?

Rostrevor recorded 635 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 22.2 per 1,000 people, which is 56% 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 Crotlieve District Electoral Area, which contains Rostrevor.

Is Rostrevor an affluent area?

Rostrevor ranks 16 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating higher deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Crotlieve District Electoral Area, which contains Rostrevor.

What is the community background of Rostrevor?

In the 2021 Census, 84% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 12% were Protestant or other Christian, and 4% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Crotlieve District Electoral Area, which contains Rostrevor.

What schools are near Rostrevor?

The area has 20 schools with 3,912 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Crotlieve District Electoral Area, which contains Rostrevor.

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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.