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Living in Portrush

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

At a glance

Portrush is a village in , Northern Ireland with a population of 6,442. The average house price is £224,790 and the overall crime rate is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Portrush ranks

Affordability
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Safety
#55 of 55 safest towns in Northern Ireland
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Schools
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Population

6,442

Avg House Price

£224,790

Crime Rate

116.9/1k

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House Prices (2025)

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

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Portrush 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 Portrush is 116.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Portrush: anti-social behaviour (32% 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	6,442
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Portrush?

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

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

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

Is Portrush a safe place to live?

Portrush has a recorded crime rate of 116.9 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 Portrush?

Portrush is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 6,442.

Most compared with

How does Portrush stack up against its neighbours?

Ballymoney

Portrush

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 44.7 · 116.9
Distance: 10.3 mi

Coleraine

Portrush

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 77.5 · 116.9
Distance: 4.5 mi

Portrush

Portstewart

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 116.9 · 47.2
Distance: 2.6 mi

Ahoghill

Portrush

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 43.5 · 116.9
Distance: 26.4 mi

Antrim

Portrush

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 63.2 · 116.9
Distance: 37.4 mi

Armagh

Portrush

House price: £224,790 · £224,790
Crime rate: 92 · 116.9
Distance: 58.7 mi

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