Belfast City vs Newtownards
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Belfast City is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Belfast City has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belfast City
£224,790
Newtownards
£224,790
Crime Rate
Belfast City
28.5
Newtownards
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belfast City
N/A
Newtownards
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Belfast City
N/A
Newtownards
N/A
EPC Rating
Belfast City
N/A
Newtownards
N/A
Median Income
Belfast City
N/A
Newtownards
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Newtownards commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Belfast City – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Belfast City is a flat at £88,731, while in Newtownards 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 IrelandBelfast City has a crime rate of 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 145% lower than Newtownards at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belfast City is anti-social-behaviour, while in Newtownards 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 Newtownards. Belfast City has 0 schools and Newtownards has 0 schools.
Belfast City School Inspection Breakdown
Newtownards School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Belfast City | Newtownards |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Newtownards at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Belfast City and Newtownards. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Belfast City and Newtownards at this time.
| Indicator | Belfast City | Newtownards |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280,211 | 28,039 |
| 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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