Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Slieve Gullion area guide

Slieve Gullion is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 30,747. It ranks 1 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 27 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 32 schools serving 6,565 pupils.

District Electoral Area 30,747 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
30,747
Population
27
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
1/80
Income deprivation rank
32
Schools

Is Slieve Gullion a safe area?

27
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
46% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25Slieve GullionNI average
Slieve Gullion NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
158 · 19%
Violence without injury
132 · 16%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
112 · 13%

How affluent is Slieve Gullion?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
1 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 Slieve Gullion?

Age profile

Under 15 24%15–64 62%65+ 14%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

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

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

Health

82%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

55% live in detached · 70% owner-occupied
56% of adults are in employment · 31% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (71%)

What schools are near Slieve Gullion?

The area has 32 schools serving 6,565 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 21Post-primary 3Pre-school 8

Who is Slieve Gullion good for?

Families24% under 15 · 32 schools
Professionals31% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters71% commute by car

Slieve Gullion: frequently asked questions

Is Slieve Gullion a safe area?

Slieve Gullion recorded 831 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 27 per 1,000 people, which is 46% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Slieve Gullion an affluent area?

Slieve Gullion ranks 1 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 Slieve Gullion?

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.

What schools are near Slieve Gullion?

The area has 32 schools with 6,565 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census.

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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.