Ballyclare vs Greenisland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Ballyclare is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Greenisland has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballyclare
£224,790
Greenisland
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballyclare
44.8
Greenisland
34.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballyclare
N/A
Greenisland
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Avg Download Speed
Ballyclare
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Greenisland
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EPC Rating
Ballyclare
N/A
Greenisland
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Median Income
Ballyclare
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Greenisland
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Ballyclare undercuts Greenisland (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ballyclare is a flat at £88,731, while in Greenisland 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 IrelandGreenisland has a crime rate of 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31% lower than Ballyclare at 44.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballyclare is anti-social-behaviour, while in Greenisland 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 Greenisland. Ballyclare has 0 schools and Greenisland has 0 schools.
Ballyclare School Inspection Breakdown
Greenisland School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballyclare | Greenisland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Greenisland at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballyclare and Greenisland. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballyclare and Greenisland at this time.
| Indicator | Ballyclare | Greenisland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,919 | 5,484 |
| 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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