Ballynahinch vs Belfast City

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ballynahinch offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Belfast City has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ballynahinch

£224,790

Belfast City

£224,790

Crime Rate

Ballynahinch

94.7

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Belfast City

28.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ballynahinch

N/A

Belfast City

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Ballynahinch

N/A

Belfast City

N/A

EPC Rating

Ballynahinch

N/A

Belfast City

N/A

Median Income

Ballynahinch

N/A

Belfast City

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

Buyers will find Ballynahinch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Belfast City. The most affordable entry point in Ballynahinch is a flat at £88,731, while in Belfast City it is a flat at £88,731.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ballynahinch (£321,936 vs £321,936).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ballynahinch prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Northern Ireland

Crime is lower in Belfast City (28.5 per 1,000) compared to Ballynahinch (94.7 per 1,000), a 232% difference. The most common crime category in Ballynahinch is anti-social-behaviour, while in Belfast City 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 Ireland

School quality data is not fully available for both Ballynahinch and Belfast City. Ballynahinch has 0 schools and Belfast City has 0 schools.

Ballynahinch School Inspection Breakdown

Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Ballynahinch	Belfast City
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 Ballynahinch and Belfast City at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy performance data is not available for both Ballynahinch and Belfast City. Check back for updated EPC information.

Demographics & Economy

Demographic data is not available for both Ballynahinch and Belfast City at this time.

Indicator	Ballynahinch	Belfast City
Population	5,715	280,211
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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ballynahinch and Belfast City?

Ballynahinch and Belfast City are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ballynahinch or Belfast City?

Ballynahinch is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.

Is Ballynahinch or Belfast City safer?

Belfast City has the lower crime rate at 28.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ballynahinch or Belfast City?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Ballynahinch or Belfast City?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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