Antrim vs Ballyclare
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Antrim offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Ballyclare has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Antrim
£224,790
Ballyclare
£224,790
Crime Rate
Antrim
63.2
Ballyclare
44.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Antrim
N/A
Ballyclare
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Antrim
N/A
Ballyclare
N/A
EPC Rating
Antrim
N/A
Ballyclare
N/A
Median Income
Antrim
N/A
Ballyclare
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Antrim more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Ballyclare. The most affordable entry point in Antrim is a flat at £88,731, while in Ballyclare it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Antrim (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Antrim prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 44.8 offences per 1,000 people, Ballyclare is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Antrim's 63.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Antrim is anti-social-behaviour, while in Ballyclare it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Antrim and Ballyclare. Antrim has 0 schools and Ballyclare has 0 schools.
Antrim School Inspection Breakdown
Ballyclare School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Antrim | Ballyclare |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Antrim and Ballyclare at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Antrim and Ballyclare. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Antrim and Ballyclare at this time.
| Indicator | Antrim | Ballyclare |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,353 | 9,919 |
| 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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