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Living in Metropolitan Newtownabbey

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

At a glance

Metropolitan Newtownabbey is a town in , Northern Ireland with a population of 65,555. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 26.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Metropolitan Newtownabbey ranks

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

65,555

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

26.3/1k

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House Prices (2025)

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

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Metropolitan Newtownabbey 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 Metropolitan Newtownabbey is 26.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

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Broadband & Connectivity

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Demographics & Economy

Population	65,555
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Metropolitan Newtownabbey?

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

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Metropolitan Newtownabbey?

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

Is Metropolitan Newtownabbey a safe place to live?

Metropolitan Newtownabbey has a recorded crime rate of 26.3 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 Metropolitan Newtownabbey?

Metropolitan Newtownabbey is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 65,555.

Most compared with

How does Metropolitan Newtownabbey stack up against its neighbours?

Antrim

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 63.2 · 26.3
Distance: 11.0 mi

Ballyclare

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 44.8 · 26.3
Distance: 5.8 mi

Bangor

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.1 · 26.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Belfast City

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 28.5 · 26.3
Distance: 5.4 mi

Carrickfergus

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 38.4 · 26.3
Distance: 6.5 mi

Carryduff

Metropolitan Newtownabbey

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 25 · 26.3
Distance: 11.3 mi

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