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Living in Carrickfergus

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

At a glance

Carrickfergus is a town in , Northern Ireland with a population of 27,903. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 38.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Carrickfergus ranks

Affordability
Not currently ranked — browse the affordability list →
Safety
#17 of 55 safest towns in Northern Ireland
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Schools
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Population

27,903

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

38.4/1k

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House Prices (2025)

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

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus is 38.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Carrickfergus: anti-social behaviour (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

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Broadband & Connectivity

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Demographics & Economy

Population	27,903
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Carrickfergus?

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

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

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

Is Carrickfergus a safe place to live?

Carrickfergus has a recorded crime rate of 38.4 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 Carrickfergus?

Carrickfergus is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 27,903.

Most compared with

How does Carrickfergus stack up against its neighbours?

Ballyclare

Carrickfergus

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 44.8 · 38.4
Distance: 8.4 mi

Bangor

Carrickfergus

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.1 · 38.4
Distance: 7.4 mi

Belfast City

Carrickfergus

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.5 · 38.4
Distance: 10.1 mi

Carrickfergus

Carryduff

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 38.4 · 25
Distance: 14.8 mi

Carrickfergus

Comber

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 38.4 · 21.9
Distance: 12.3 mi

Carrickfergus

Donaghadee

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 38.4 · 43.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

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