Carrickfergus vs Metropolitan Newtownabbey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Carrickfergus is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Metropolitan Newtownabbey has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Carrickfergus
£224,790
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
£224,790
Crime Rate
Carrickfergus
38.4
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
26.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
N/A
EPC Rating
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
N/A
Median Income
Carrickfergus
N/A
Metropolitan Newtownabbey
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Metropolitan Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey 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 IrelandMetropolitan Newtownabbey has a crime rate of 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Carrickfergus at 38.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carrickfergus is anti-social-behaviour, while in Metropolitan Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey. Carrickfergus has 0 schools and Metropolitan Newtownabbey has 0 schools.
Carrickfergus School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Newtownabbey School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Carrickfergus | Metropolitan Newtownabbey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Newtownabbey at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Newtownabbey. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Carrickfergus and Metropolitan Newtownabbey at this time.
| Indicator | Carrickfergus | Metropolitan Newtownabbey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,903 | 65,555 |
| 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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