Ballymoney vs Portrush
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Ballymoney is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Ballymoney has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ballymoney
£224,790
Portrush
£224,790
Crime Rate
Ballymoney
44.7
Portrush
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ballymoney
N/A
Portrush
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ballymoney
N/A
Portrush
N/A
EPC Rating
Ballymoney
N/A
Portrush
N/A
Median Income
Ballymoney
N/A
Portrush
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Portrush commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Ballymoney – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ballymoney is a flat at £88,731, while in Portrush 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 IrelandBallymoney has a crime rate of 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 162% lower than Portrush at 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballymoney is anti-social-behaviour, while in Portrush 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 Portrush. Ballymoney has 0 schools and Portrush has 0 schools.
Ballymoney School Inspection Breakdown
Portrush School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ballymoney | Portrush |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Portrush at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Ballymoney and Portrush. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Ballymoney and Portrush at this time.
| Indicator | Ballymoney | Portrush |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,393 | 6,442 |
| 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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