Ballycastle vs Ballymena
Which is better to live in? Distance: 23.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ballycastle wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Ballycastle has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballycastle
£224,790
Ballymena
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballycastle
60.9
Ballymena
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballycastle
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Ballymena
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Avg Download Speed
Ballycastle
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Ballymena
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EPC Rating
Ballycastle
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Ballymena
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Median Income
Ballycastle
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Ballymena
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Ballymena commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Ballycastle – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ballycastle prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Ballycastle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.9 per 1,000 versus 90.4 per 1,000 in Ballymena. The most common crime category in Ballycastle is violent-crime, while in Ballymena it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Ballycastle'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 Ballycastle and Ballymena. Ballycastle has 0 schools and Ballymena has 0 schools.
Ballycastle School Inspection Breakdown
Ballymena School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballycastle | 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 Ballycastle and Ballymena at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballycastle and Ballymena. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballycastle and Ballymena at this time.
| Indicator | Ballycastle | Ballymena |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,238 | 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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