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Antrim vs Ballyclare

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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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

N/A

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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

MetricAntrimBallyclare
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorAntrimBallyclare
Population23,3539,919
Median AgeN/AN/A
Median Household IncomeN/AN/A
Employment RateN/AN/A
Owner OccupiedN/AN/A
Degree-Level QualifiedN/AN/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Antrim and Ballyclare?
Antrim and Ballyclare are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Antrim or Ballyclare?
Antrim is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.
Is Antrim or Ballyclare safer?
Ballyclare has the lower crime rate at 44.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Antrim or Ballyclare?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Antrim or Ballyclare?
Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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