Town comparison
Belfast City vs Crumlin
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Crumlin is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. Belfast City has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belfast City
£224,790
Crumlin
£149,604
Crime Rate
Belfast City
28.5
Crumlin
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belfast City
N/A
Crumlin
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Belfast City
N/A
Crumlin
N/A
EPC Rating
Belfast City
N/A
Crumlin
N/A
Median Income
Belfast City
N/A
Crumlin
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Belfast City commands an average of £224,790, compared with £149,604 in Crumlin – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Belfast City is a flat at £88,731, while in Crumlin it is a flat at £86,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Belfast City (£225,338 vs £177,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumlin prices grew faster — 88% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandBelfast City has a crime rate of 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86% lower than Crumlin at 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belfast City is anti-social-behaviour, while in Crumlin it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Belfast City's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Crumlin it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Belfast City and Crumlin. Belfast City has 0 schools and Crumlin has 0 schools.
Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown
Crumlin School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Belfast City | Crumlin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Belfast City and Crumlin at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Belfast City and Crumlin. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Belfast City and Crumlin at this time.
| Indicator | Belfast City | Crumlin |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280,211 | 5,099 |
| 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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