Bangor vs Carrickfergus
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bangor is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Bangor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£224,790
Carrickfergus
£224,790
Crime Rate
Bangor
28.1
Carrickfergus
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
EPC Rating
Bangor
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
Median Income
Bangor
N/A
Carrickfergus
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Carrickfergus commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Bangor – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £88,731, while in Carrickfergus it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bangor (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bangor prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandBangor has a crime rate of 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37% lower than Carrickfergus at 38.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Carrickfergus it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bangor's most common crime is violent crime; in Carrickfergus it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bangor and Carrickfergus. Bangor has 0 schools and Carrickfergus has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Carrickfergus School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Carrickfergus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bangor and Carrickfergus at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Bangor and Carrickfergus. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Bangor and Carrickfergus at this time.
| Indicator | Bangor | Carrickfergus |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,401 | 27,903 |
| 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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