Ballynahinch vs Newcastle

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

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

Avg House Price

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Ballynahinch

£224,790

Newcastle

£225,627

Crime Rate

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Ballynahinch

94.7

Newcastle

113.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Newcastle

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Avg Download Speed

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EPC Rating

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Median Income

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House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

At £224,790, Ballynahinch undercuts Newcastle (£225,627) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ballynahinch is a flat at £88,731, while in Newcastle it is a flat at £108,359.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Newcastle (£108,359 vs £88,731).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Newcastle prices grew faster — 32% vs -7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Northern Ireland

Ballynahinch has a crime rate of 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Newcastle at 113.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ballynahinch is anti-social-behaviour, while in Newcastle 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 Newcastle. Ballynahinch has 0 schools and Newcastle has 0 schools.

Ballynahinch School Inspection Breakdown

Newcastle School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Ballynahinch	Newcastle
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 Newcastle at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Demographics & Economy

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

Indicator	Ballynahinch	Newcastle
Population	5,715	7,743
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 Newcastle?

Ballynahinch and Newcastle are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ballynahinch or Newcastle safer?

Ballynahinch has the lower crime rate at 94.7 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ballynahinch or Newcastle?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Ballynahinch or Newcastle?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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