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Living in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

A snapshot of life in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd), Northern Ireland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) is a village in , Northern Ireland with a population of 4,217. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) ranks

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

4,217

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

53.8/1k

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House Prices (2025)

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

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) is 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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Demographics & Economy

Population	4,217
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

The average house price in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) is £224,790 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

The most affordable entry point in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) is a flat, with an average price of £88,731.

Is Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) a safe place to live?

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has a recorded crime rate of 53.8 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 Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,217.

Most compared with

How does Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) stack up against its neighbours?

Ahoghill

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 43.5 · 53.8
Distance: 12.3 mi

Cookstown

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 83.9 · 53.8
Distance: 14.4 mi

Dungiven

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 37.4 · 53.8
Distance: 11.2 mi

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

Magherafelt

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 53.8 · 93
Distance: 6.9 mi

Antrim

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 63.2 · 53.8
Distance: 20.5 mi

Armagh

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 92 · 53.8
Distance: 34.4 mi

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