Antrim vs Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 20.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Antrim wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Antrim

£224,790

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

£224,790

Crime Rate

Antrim

63.2

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

53.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Antrim

N/A

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Antrim

N/A

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

N/A

EPC Rating

Antrim

N/A

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

N/A

Median Income

Antrim

N/A

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

Property in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Antrim – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Antrim is a flat at £88,731, while in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Ireland

Residents of Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.8 per 1,000 versus 63.2 per 1,000 in Antrim. The most common crime category in Antrim is anti-social-behaviour, while in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Ireland

School quality data is not fully available for both Antrim and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd). Antrim has 0 schools and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has 0 schools.

Antrim School Inspection Breakdown

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Antrim	Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)
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 Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy performance data is not available for both Antrim and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd). Check back for updated EPC information.

Demographics & Economy

Demographic data is not available for both Antrim and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) at this time.

Indicator	Antrim	Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)
Population	23,353	4,217
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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Antrim and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Antrim and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) are approximately 20.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Antrim or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Antrim is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.

Is Antrim or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) safer?

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has the lower crime rate at 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Antrim or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Antrim or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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