Banbridge vs Newry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Banbridge wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Banbridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Banbridge
£224,790
Newry
£224,790
Crime Rate
Banbridge
80.8
Newry
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banbridge
N/A
Newry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Banbridge
N/A
Newry
N/A
EPC Rating
Banbridge
N/A
Newry
N/A
Median Income
Banbridge
N/A
Newry
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Banbridge undercuts Newry (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Banbridge is a flat at £88,731, while in Newry it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Banbridge (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banbridge prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Banbridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.8 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Newry. The most common crime category in Banbridge is anti-social-behaviour, while in Newry 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 Banbridge and Newry. Banbridge has 0 schools and Newry has 0 schools.
Banbridge School Inspection Breakdown
Newry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Banbridge | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Banbridge and Newry at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Banbridge and Newry. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Banbridge and Newry at this time.
| Indicator | Banbridge | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,653 | 26,893 |
| 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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