Ballynahinch vs Downpatrick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ballynahinch is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Downpatrick has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ballynahinch

£224,790

Downpatrick

£224,790

Crime Rate

Ballynahinch

94.7

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Downpatrick

92.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ballynahinch

N/A

Downpatrick

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Ballynahinch

N/A

Downpatrick

N/A

EPC Rating

Ballynahinch

N/A

Downpatrick

N/A

Median Income

Ballynahinch

N/A

Downpatrick

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

At £224,790, Ballynahinch undercuts Downpatrick (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ballynahinch is a flat at £88,731, while in Downpatrick 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

Downpatrick has a crime rate of 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Ballynahinch at 94.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballynahinch is anti-social-behaviour, while in Downpatrick it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Ballynahinch's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Downpatrick it's violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Northern Ireland

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

Ballynahinch School Inspection Breakdown

Downpatrick School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Ballynahinch	Downpatrick
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 Downpatrick at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Demographics & Economy

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

Indicator	Ballynahinch	Downpatrick
Population	5,715	10,874
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 Downpatrick?

Ballynahinch and Downpatrick are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ballynahinch or Downpatrick safer?

Downpatrick has the lower crime rate at 92.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ballynahinch or Downpatrick?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Ballynahinch or Downpatrick?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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