Coleraine vs Limavady
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coleraine wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Coleraine has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coleraine
£224,790
Limavady
£224,790
Crime Rate
Coleraine
77.5
Limavady
93.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coleraine
N/A
Limavady
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coleraine
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Limavady
N/A
EPC Rating
Coleraine
N/A
Limavady
N/A
Median Income
Coleraine
N/A
Limavady
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Limavady commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Coleraine – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Coleraine is a flat at £88,731, while in Limavady it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Coleraine (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleraine prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Coleraine experience less crime overall, with a rate of 77.5 per 1,000 versus 93.6 per 1,000 in Limavady. The most common crime category in Coleraine is anti-social-behaviour, while in Limavady it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Coleraine's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Limavady it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Coleraine and Limavady. Coleraine has 0 schools and Limavady has 0 schools.
Coleraine School Inspection Breakdown
Limavady School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coleraine | Limavady |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Coleraine and Limavady at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Coleraine and Limavady. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Coleraine and Limavady at this time.
| Indicator | Coleraine | Limavady |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,630 | 12,047 |
| 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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