Belfast City vs Lisburn City
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Belfast City offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Belfast City has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belfast City
£224,790
Lisburn City
£224,790
Crime Rate
Belfast City
28.5
Lisburn City
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belfast City
N/A
Lisburn City
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Belfast City
N/A
Lisburn City
N/A
EPC Rating
Belfast City
N/A
Lisburn City
N/A
Median Income
Belfast City
N/A
Lisburn City
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Belfast City is £224,790, which is 0% less than Lisburn City at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Belfast City is a flat at £88,731, while in Lisburn City it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Belfast City (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belfast City prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Belfast City (28.5 per 1,000) compared to Lisburn City (52.2 per 1,000), a 83% difference. The most common crime category in Belfast City is anti-social-behaviour, while in Lisburn City 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 Lisburn City. Belfast City has 0 schools and Lisburn City has 0 schools.
Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown
Lisburn City School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Belfast City | Lisburn City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lisburn City at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Belfast City and Lisburn City. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Belfast City and Lisburn City at this time.
| Indicator | Belfast City | Lisburn City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280,211 | 45,410 |
| 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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