Statistics on this page describe the Larne Lough District Electoral Area, the official statistical area that contains Whitehead.
Is Whitehead a safe area?
820 crimes were recorded in 2024/25, and the overall rate has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime.
Most common crime types
How affluent is Whitehead?
Rank 1 is the most deprived area in Northern Ireland. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM), income domain.
Who lives in Whitehead?
Age profile
NISRA Census 2021
Community background
“Religion or religion brought up in”, NISRA Census 2021. Figures are for the wider Larne Lough area.
Health
NISRA Census 2021
Homes and work
What schools are near Whitehead?
The area has 13 schools serving 1,338 pupils. Source: Department of Education.
Who is Whitehead good for?
Whitehead: frequently asked questions
Is Whitehead a safe area?
Whitehead recorded 820 crimes in 2024/25, a rate of 44.8 per 1,000 people, which is 11% below the Northern Ireland average (50.4 per 1,000). Crime has been stable over recent years. Source: PSNI recorded crime statistics. Figures describe the wider Larne Lough District Electoral Area, which contains Whitehead.
Is Whitehead an affluent area?
Whitehead ranks 60 out of 80 Northern Ireland areas for income deprivation (rank 1 is most deprived), indicating low deprivation. Source: NI Multiple Deprivation Measure. Figures describe the wider Larne Lough District Electoral Area, which contains Whitehead.
What is the community background of Whitehead?
In the 2021 Census, 14% of residents were Catholic or brought up Catholic, 71% were Protestant or other Christian, and 15% reported another religion or none. Source: NISRA Census 2021. Figures describe the wider Larne Lough District Electoral Area, which contains Whitehead.
What schools are near Whitehead?
The area has 13 schools with 1,338 pupils. Source: Department of Education school census. Figures describe the wider Larne Lough District Electoral Area, which contains Whitehead.
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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.