Ballynahinch vs Saintfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ballynahinch is about 0% cheaper on average. Saintfield has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ballynahinch

£224,790

Saintfield

£224,790

Crime Rate

Ballynahinch

94.7

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Saintfield

27.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ballynahinch

N/A

Saintfield

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Ballynahinch

N/A

Saintfield

N/A

EPC Rating

Ballynahinch

N/A

Saintfield

N/A

Median Income

Ballynahinch

N/A

Saintfield

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

The average house price in Ballynahinch is £224,790, which is 0% less than Saintfield at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Ballynahinch is a flat at £88,731, while in Saintfield 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 Saintfield (27.3 per 1,000) compared to Ballynahinch (94.7 per 1,000), a 247% difference. The most common crime category in Ballynahinch is anti-social-behaviour, while in Saintfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Northern Ireland

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

Ballynahinch School Inspection Breakdown

Saintfield School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Ballynahinch	Saintfield
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 Saintfield at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Demographics & Economy

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

Indicator	Ballynahinch	Saintfield
Population	5,715	3,406
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 Saintfield?

Ballynahinch and Saintfield are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ballynahinch or Saintfield safer?

Saintfield has the lower crime rate at 27.3 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ballynahinch or Saintfield?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Ballynahinch or Saintfield?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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