Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

The Glens area guide

The Glens is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 17,477. It ranks 13 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 27.5 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 19 schools serving 2,945 pupils.

District Electoral Area 17,477 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
17,477
Population
27.5
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
13/80
Income deprivation rank
19
Schools

Is The Glens a safe area?

27.5
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
45% below NI average (50.4)

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

0592019/202024/25The GlensNI average
The Glens NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
83 · 17%
Criminal damage
73 · 15%
Violence without injury
71 · 15%

How affluent is The Glens?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
13 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 The Glens?

Age profile

Under 15 19%15–64 62%65+ 20%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 68%Protestant & other Christian 26%Other or none 5%

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

Health

79%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

56% live in detached · 69% owner-occupied
54% of adults are in employment · 32% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (67%)

What schools are near The Glens?

The area has 19 schools serving 2,945 pupils. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 13Post-primary 2Pre-school 4

Who is The Glens good for?

Families19% under 15 · 19 schools
Professionals32% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees20% aged 65 or over
Commuters67% commute by car

The Glens: frequently asked questions

Is The Glens a safe area?

The Glens recorded 481 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 27.5 per 1,000 people, which is 45% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is The Glens an affluent area?

The Glens ranks 13 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 The Glens?

In the 2021 Census, 68% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 26% were Protestant or other Christian, and 5% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near The Glens?

The area has 19 schools with 2,945 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.