Ahoghill vs Ballymena
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Ahoghill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Ahoghill has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ahoghill
£224,790
Ballymena
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ahoghill
43.5
Ballymena
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ahoghill
N/A
Ballymena
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ahoghill
N/A
Ballymena
N/A
EPC Rating
Ahoghill
N/A
Ballymena
N/A
Median Income
Ahoghill
N/A
Ballymena
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Ahoghill undercuts Ballymena (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ahoghill is a flat at £88,731, while in Ballymena it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ahoghill (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ahoghill prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandAhoghill has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 108% lower than Ballymena at 90.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ahoghill is violent-crime, while in Ballymena it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Ahoghill's most common crime is violent crime; in Ballymena it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ahoghill and Ballymena. Ahoghill has 0 schools and Ballymena has 0 schools.
Ahoghill School Inspection Breakdown
Ballymena School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ahoghill | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband speed data is not available for both Ahoghill and Ballymena at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ahoghill and Ballymena. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ahoghill and Ballymena at this time.
| Indicator | Ahoghill | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,403 | 29,467 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | N/A | N/A |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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