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Living in Moira

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

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At a glance

Moira is a village in , Northern Ireland with a population of 4,584. The average house price is £287,541 and the overall crime rate is 31.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Moira ranks

Affordability
#5 of 5 cheapest towns in Northern Ireland
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Safety
#10 of 55 safest towns in Northern Ireland
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,584

Avg House Price

£287,541

Crime Rate

31.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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EPC Rating

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Median Income

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House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Moira's detached homes (£331,022) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£195,071).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Moira prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£197,485 → £287,541).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£331,022	£335,000	23
Semi-Detached	£237,143	£250,000	7
Terraced	£195,071	£180,000	7
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Moira is 31.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Moira: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

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Primary	0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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Demographics & Economy

Population	4,584
Median Age	N/A
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Owner Occupied	N/A
Degree-Level Qualified	N/A

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Moira?

The average house price in Moira is £287,541 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Moira is a terraced, with an average price of £195,071.

Is Moira a safe place to live?

Moira has a recorded crime rate of 31.4 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 Moira?

Moira is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,584.

Most compared with

How does Moira stack up against its neighbours?

Ballynahinch

Moira

House price: £224,790 · £287,541
Crime rate: 94.7 · 31.4
Distance: 14.4 mi

Banbridge

Moira

House price: £224,790 · £287,541
Crime rate: 80.8 · 31.4
Distance: 9.3 mi

Belfast City

Moira

House price: £224,790 · £287,541
Crime rate: 28.5 · 31.4
Distance: 14.7 mi

Carryduff

Moira

House price: £224,790 · £287,541
Crime rate: 25 · 31.4
Distance: 13.9 mi

Craigavon Urban Area including Aghacommon

Moira

House price: £224,790 · £287,541
Crime rate: 17.1 · 31.4
Distance: 6.6 mi

Crumlin

Moira

House price: £149,604 · £287,541
Crime rate: 53 · 31.4
Distance: 9.7 mi

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