Ballymoney vs Coleraine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ballymoney is about 0% cheaper on average. Ballymoney has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballymoney
£224,790
Coleraine
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballymoney
44.7
Coleraine
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballymoney
N/A
Coleraine
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ballymoney
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Coleraine
N/A
EPC Rating
Ballymoney
N/A
Coleraine
N/A
Median Income
Ballymoney
N/A
Coleraine
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Ballymoney is £224,790, which is 0% less than Coleraine at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Ballymoney is a flat at £88,731, while in Coleraine it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ballymoney (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ballymoney prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 44.7 offences per 1,000 people, Ballymoney is the safer of the two – 73% lower than Coleraine's 77.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballymoney is anti-social-behaviour, while in Coleraine 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 Ballymoney and Coleraine. Ballymoney has 0 schools and Coleraine has 0 schools.
Ballymoney School Inspection Breakdown
Coleraine School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballymoney | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballymoney and Coleraine at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballymoney and Coleraine. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballymoney and Coleraine at this time.
| Indicator | Ballymoney | Coleraine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,393 | 24,630 |
| 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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