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Living in Ballymena

A snapshot of life in Ballymena, Northern Ireland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ballymena is a town in , Northern Ireland with a population of 29,467. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 90.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ballymena ranks

Affordability
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Safety
#47 of 55 safest towns in Northern Ireland
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Schools
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Population

29,467

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

90.4/1k

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House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Ballymena. The figures below are sourced from Bangor, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ballymena's detached homes (£321,936) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£88,731).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ballymena prices have fallen 7% over the last 9 years (£241,884 → £224,790).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£321,936	£325,000	39
Semi-Detached	£225,338	£217,500	70
Terraced	£155,824	£148,000	111
Flat	£88,731	£86,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ballymena is 90.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ballymena: anti-social behaviour (32% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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Broadband & Connectivity

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Demographics & Economy

Population	29,467
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ballymena?

The average house price in Ballymena is £224,790 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ballymena?

The most affordable entry point in Ballymena is a flat, with an average price of £88,731.

Is Ballymena a safe place to live?

Ballymena has a recorded crime rate of 90.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How big is Ballymena?

Ballymena is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 29,467.

Most compared with

How does Ballymena stack up against its neighbours?

Ahoghill

Ballymena

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 43.5 · 90.4
Distance: 3.5 mi

Antrim

Ballymena

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 63.2 · 90.4
Distance: 10.4 mi

Ballyclare

Ballymena

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 44.8 · 90.4
Distance: 13.3 mi

Ballymena

Randalstown

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 90.4 · 48.2
Distance: 8.0 mi

Armagh

Ballymena

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 92 · 90.4
Distance: 38.6 mi

Ballycastle

Ballymena

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 60.9 · 90.4
Distance: 23.5 mi

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