Northern Ireland · District Electoral Area

The Mournes area guide

The Mournes is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 30,203. It ranks 19 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the more deprived areas. Recorded crime is 37.8 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 26 schools serving 5,362 pupils.

District Electoral Area 30,203 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
30,203
Population
37.8
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
19/80
Income deprivation rank
26
Schools
56Mbps
Avg download

Is The Mournes a safe area?

37.8
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
25% below NI average (50.4)

1,141 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.

0592019/202024/25The MournesNI average
The Mournes NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Criminal damage
202 · 18%
Violence without injury
187 · 16%
Violence with injury (including homicide & death/serious injury by unlawful driving)
176 · 15%

How affluent is The Mournes?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
19 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 Mournes?

Age profile

Under 15 20%15–64 61%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 58%Protestant & other Christian 36%Other or none 6%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

55% live in detached · 69% owner-occupied
55% of adults are in employment · 30% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (68%)

What schools are near The Mournes?

The area has 26 schools serving 5,362 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 16Post-primary 3Nursery 1Pre-school 6

How good is broadband in The Mournes?

Avg download
56 Mbps
Median download
62 Mbps
Avg upload
14 Mbps
Superfast available 96.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is The Mournes good for?

Families20% under 15 · 26 schools
Professionals30% hold a degree-level qualification
Retirees19% aged 65 or over
Commuters68% commute by car

The Mournes: frequently asked questions

Is The Mournes a safe area?

The Mournes recorded 1,141 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 37.8 per 1,000 people, which is 25% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been falling over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is The Mournes an affluent area?

The Mournes ranks 19 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 Mournes?

In the 2021 Census, 58% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 36% were Protestant or other Christian, and 6% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near The Mournes?

The area has 26 schools with 5,362 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in The Mournes?

Average broadband download speed is 56 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 96.6% 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.