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Living in Comber

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

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At a glance

Comber is a village in , Northern Ireland with a population of 9,078. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 21.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Comber ranks

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

9,078

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

21.9/1k

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House Prices (2025)

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

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Comber 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 Comber is 21.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Comber: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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Broadband & Connectivity

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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Demographics & Economy

Population	9,078
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Comber?

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

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

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

Is Comber a safe place to live?

Comber has a recorded crime rate of 21.9 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 Comber?

Comber is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 9,078.

Most compared with

How does Comber stack up against its neighbours?

Ballynahinch

Comber

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 94.7 · 21.9
Distance: 11.7 mi

Bangor

Comber

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.1 · 21.9
Distance: 7.7 mi

Belfast City

Comber

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.5 · 21.9
Distance: 8.2 mi

Carrickfergus

Comber

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

Carryduff

Comber

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 25 · 21.9
Distance: 6.3 mi

Comber

Donaghadee

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 21.9 · 43.5
Distance: 10.2 mi

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