Town comparison
Bangor vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? 9.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bangor is about 0% cheaper on average. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bangor
£224,790
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Bangor
28.1
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bangor
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bangor
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
EPC Rating
Bangor
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Median Income
Bangor
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Bangor more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Metropolitan Castlereagh. The most affordable entry point in Bangor is a flat at £88,731, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh 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 IrelandWith 17.2 offences per 1,000 people, Metropolitan Castlereagh is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Bangor's 28.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bangor is violent-crime, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bangor's most common crime is violent crime; in Metropolitan Castlereagh it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bangor and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Bangor has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Bangor School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Bangor and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Bangor and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Bangor | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,401 | 55,783 |
| 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
Common questions
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