Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

Sperrin area guide

Sperrin is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 24,720. It ranks 5 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 46.6 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 18 schools serving 4,792 pupils.

District Electoral Area 24,720 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
24,720
Population
46.6
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
5/80
Income deprivation rank
18
Schools
37Mbps
Avg download

Is Sperrin a safe area?

46.6
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
8% below NI average (50.4)

1,151 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25SperrinNI average
Sperrin NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence without injury
250 · 22%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
164 · 14%
Stalking and harassment
161 · 14%

How affluent is Sperrin?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
5 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 Sperrin?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 63%65+ 17%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 73%Protestant & other Christian 24%Other or none 3%

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

Health

77%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

51% live in detached · 65% owner-occupied
53% of adults are in employment · 26% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (66%)

What schools are near Sperrin?

The area has 18 schools serving 4,792 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 11Post-primary 2Pre-school 4Special 1

How good is broadband in Sperrin?

Avg download
37 Mbps
Median download
38 Mbps
Avg upload
8 Mbps
Superfast available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Sperrin good for?

Families20% under 15 · 18 schools
Professionals26% hold a degree-level qualification
Commuters66% commute by car

Sperrin: frequently asked questions

Is Sperrin a safe area?

Sperrin recorded 1,151 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 46.6 per 1,000 people, which is 8% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Sperrin an affluent area?

Sperrin ranks 5 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 Sperrin?

In the 2021 Census, 73% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 24% were Protestant or other Christian, and 3% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Sperrin?

The area has 18 schools with 4,792 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Sperrin?

Average broadband download speed is 37 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.