Ballyclare vs Carrickfergus
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ballyclare is about 0% cheaper on average. Carrickfergus has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballyclare
£224,790
Carrickfergus
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballyclare
44.8
Carrickfergus
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballyclare
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ballyclare
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
EPC Rating
Ballyclare
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
Median Income
Ballyclare
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Ballyclare is £224,790, which is 0% less than Carrickfergus at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Ballyclare is a flat at £88,731, while in Carrickfergus it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ballyclare (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ballyclare prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 38.4 offences per 1,000 people, Carrickfergus is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Ballyclare's 44.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballyclare is anti-social-behaviour, while in Carrickfergus 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 Ballyclare and Carrickfergus. Ballyclare has 0 schools and Carrickfergus has 0 schools.
Ballyclare School Inspection Breakdown
Carrickfergus School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballyclare | Carrickfergus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballyclare and Carrickfergus at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballyclare and Carrickfergus. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballyclare and Carrickfergus at this time.
| Indicator | Ballyclare | Carrickfergus |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,919 | 27,903 |
| 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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