Armagh vs Portrush
Which is better to live in? Distance: 58.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Armagh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Armagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Armagh
£224,790
Portrush
£224,790
Crime Rate
Armagh
92.0
Portrush
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armagh
N/A
Portrush
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Armagh
N/A
Portrush
N/A
EPC Rating
Armagh
N/A
Portrush
N/A
Median Income
Armagh
N/A
Portrush
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Portrush commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Armagh – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Armagh is a flat at £88,731, while in Portrush it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Armagh (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armagh prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandArmagh has a crime rate of 92 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Portrush at 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armagh is anti-social-behaviour, while in Portrush 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 Armagh and Portrush. Armagh has 0 schools and Portrush has 0 schools.
Armagh School Inspection Breakdown
Portrush School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Armagh | Portrush |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Armagh and Portrush at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Armagh and Portrush. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Armagh and Portrush at this time.
| Indicator | Armagh | Portrush |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,749 | 6,442 |
| 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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