Carrickfergus vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carrickfergus wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Carrickfergus
£224,790
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Carrickfergus
38.4
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
EPC Rating
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Median Income
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Metropolitan Castlereagh commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Carrickfergus – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Carrickfergus is a flat at £88,731, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Carrickfergus (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carrickfergus prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Metropolitan Castlereagh experience less crime overall, with a rate of 17.2 per 1,000 versus 38.4 per 1,000 in Carrickfergus. The most common crime category in Carrickfergus is anti-social-behaviour, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh 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 Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Carrickfergus has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Carrickfergus School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Carrickfergus | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Carrickfergus | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,903 | 55,783 |
| 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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