Ballycastle vs Dungannon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 52.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ballycastle offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Ballycastle has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballycastle
£224,790
Dungannon
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballycastle
60.9
Dungannon
72.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballycastle
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Dungannon
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Avg Download Speed
Ballycastle
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Dungannon
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EPC Rating
Ballycastle
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Dungannon
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Median Income
Ballycastle
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Dungannon
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Ballycastle more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Dungannon. The most affordable entry point in Ballycastle is a flat at £88,731, while in Dungannon 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 Ballycastle (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Dungannon (72.8 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Ballycastle is violent-crime, while in Dungannon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ballycastle and Dungannon. Ballycastle has 0 schools and Dungannon has 0 schools.
Ballycastle School Inspection Breakdown
Dungannon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballycastle | Dungannon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dungannon at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballycastle and Dungannon. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballycastle and Dungannon at this time.
| Indicator | Ballycastle | Dungannon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,238 | 14,332 |
| 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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