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Three Mile Water area guide

Three Mile Water is a District Electoral Area in Northern Ireland with a population of 20,653. It ranks 73 of 80 areas for income deprivation, among the least deprived areas in Northern Ireland. Recorded crime is 29.5 per 1,000 people, below the Northern Ireland average of 50.4. The area has 12 schools serving 3,311 pupils.

District Electoral Area 20,653 residentsUpdated 2026-07-02
20,653
Population
29.5
Crimes /1,000 (2024/25)
73/80
Income deprivation rank
12
Schools
116Mbps
Avg download

Is Three Mile Water a safe area?

29.5
crimes per 1,000 people · 2024/25
41% below NI average (50.4)

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

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Three Mile Water NI averagecrimes per 1,000 people

Most common crime types

Stalking and harassment
117 · 19%
Violence without injury
115 · 19%
Criminal damage
89 · 15%

How affluent is Three Mile Water?

Most deprivedLeast deprived
73 of 80
income deprivation rank · Low deprivation

Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.

Who lives in Three Mile Water?

Age profile

Under 15 18%15–64 64%65+ 19%

NISRA Census 2021

Community background

Catholic 14%Protestant & other Christian 70%Other or none 17%

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

Health

80%
report good or very good general health

NISRA Census 2021

Homes and work

41% live in detached · 76% owner-occupied
57% of adults are in employment · 35% hold degree-level qualifications
Most common commute: driving a car or van (62%)

What schools are near Three Mile Water?

The area has 12 schools serving 3,311 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education.

Primary 3Post-primary 2Nursery 2Pre-school 2Special 3

How good is broadband in Three Mile Water?

Avg download
116 Mbps
Median download
57 Mbps
Avg upload
17 Mbps
Superfast available 100%Gigabit available 100%

Ofcom Connected Nations, 1 postcodes sampled

Who is Three Mile Water good for?

Families18% under 15 · 12 schools
Professionals35% hold a degree-level qualification
Remote workers116 Mbps average download
Retirees19% aged 65 or over

Three Mile Water: frequently asked questions

Is Three Mile Water a safe area?

Three Mile Water recorded 610 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 29.5 per 1,000 people, which is 41% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics.

Is Three Mile Water an affluent area?

Three Mile Water ranks 73 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure.

What is the community background of Three Mile Water?

In the 2021 Census, 14% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 70% were Protestant or other Christian, and 17% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021.

What schools are near Three Mile Water?

The area has 12 schools with 3,311 pupils, including 1 grammar school. Source: Department of Education school census.

How good is broadband in Three Mile Water?

Average broadband download speed is 116 Mbps, with superfast broadband available to 100% of premises and gigabit to 100%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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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.