Town comparison
Belfast City vs Hillsborough and Culcavy
Which is better to live in? 11.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hillsborough And Culcavy is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Hillsborough And Culcavy has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belfast City
£224,790
Hillsborough and Culcavy
£190,000
Crime Rate
Belfast City
28.5
Hillsborough and Culcavy
25.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belfast City
N/A
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Belfast City
N/A
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
EPC Rating
Belfast City
N/A
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Median Income
Belfast City
N/A
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £190,000, Hillsborough And Culcavy undercuts Belfast City (£224,790) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Belfast City is a flat at £88,731, while in Hillsborough And Culcavy it is a terraced at £190,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Hillsborough And Culcavy (£190,000 vs £155,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hillsborough And Culcavy prices grew faster — 26% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandHillsborough And Culcavy has a crime rate of 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Belfast City at 28.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belfast City is anti-social-behaviour, while in Hillsborough And Culcavy 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 Belfast City and Hillsborough And Culcavy. Belfast City has 0 schools and Hillsborough And Culcavy has 0 schools.
Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown
Hillsborough and Culcavy School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Belfast City | Hillsborough and Culcavy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hillsborough And Culcavy at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Belfast City and Hillsborough And Culcavy. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Belfast City and Hillsborough And Culcavy at this time.
| Indicator | Belfast City | Hillsborough and Culcavy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280,211 | 3,953 |
| 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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