Ballycastle vs Ballymoney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ballycastle is about 0% cheaper on average. Ballymoney has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballycastle
£224,790
Ballymoney
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballycastle
60.9
Ballymoney
44.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballycastle
N/A
Ballymoney
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ballycastle
N/A
Ballymoney
N/A
EPC Rating
Ballycastle
N/A
Ballymoney
N/A
Median Income
Ballycastle
N/A
Ballymoney
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Ballycastle is £224,790, which is 0% less than Ballymoney at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Ballycastle is a flat at £88,731, while in Ballymoney 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 IrelandCrime is lower in Ballymoney (44.7 per 1,000) compared to Ballycastle (60.9 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Ballycastle is violent-crime, while in Ballymoney it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Ballycastle's most common crime is violent crime; in Ballymoney it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ballycastle and Ballymoney. Ballycastle has 0 schools and Ballymoney has 0 schools.
Ballycastle School Inspection Breakdown
Ballymoney School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballycastle | Ballymoney |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballymoney at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballycastle and Ballymoney. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballycastle and Ballymoney at this time.
| Indicator | Ballycastle | Ballymoney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,238 | 10,393 |
| 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
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Ballycastle and Ballymoney?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ballycastle or Ballymoney?
Is Ballycastle or Ballymoney safer?
Which has better schools, Ballycastle or Ballymoney?
Which has faster broadband, Ballycastle or Ballymoney?
Keep exploring