Town comparison
Belfast City vs Moira
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Belfast City offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Belfast City has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belfast City
£224,790
Moira
£287,541
Crime Rate
Belfast City
28.5
Moira
31.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belfast City
N/A
Moira
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Belfast City
N/A
Moira
N/A
EPC Rating
Belfast City
N/A
Moira
N/A
Median Income
Belfast City
N/A
Moira
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Belfast City more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £287,541 in Moira. The most affordable entry point in Belfast City is a flat at £88,731, while in Moira it is a terraced at £195,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Moira (£195,071 vs £155,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moira prices grew faster — 46% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Belfast City (28.5 per 1,000) compared to Moira (31.4 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Belfast City is anti-social-behaviour, while in Moira it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Belfast City's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Moira it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Belfast City and Moira. Belfast City has 0 schools and Moira has 0 schools.
Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown
Moira School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Belfast City | Moira |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Moira at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Belfast City and Moira. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Belfast City and Moira at this time.
| Indicator | Belfast City | Moira |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280,211 | 4,584 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Belfast City and Moira?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Belfast City or Moira?
Is Belfast City or Moira safer?
Which has better schools, Belfast City or Moira?
Which has faster broadband, Belfast City or Moira?
Keep exploring