Coleraine vs Portstewart
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coleraine wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Portstewart has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coleraine
£224,790
Portstewart
£224,790
Crime Rate
Coleraine
77.5
Portstewart
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coleraine
N/A
Portstewart
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Avg Download Speed
Coleraine
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Portstewart
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EPC Rating
Coleraine
N/A
Portstewart
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Median Income
Coleraine
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Portstewart
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Portstewart 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 Portstewart 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 Portstewart experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 77.5 per 1,000 in Coleraine. The most common crime category in Coleraine is anti-social-behaviour, while in Portstewart 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 Coleraine and Portstewart. Coleraine has 0 schools and Portstewart has 0 schools.
Coleraine School Inspection Breakdown
Portstewart School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coleraine | Portstewart |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Portstewart at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Coleraine and Portstewart. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Coleraine and Portstewart at this time.
| Indicator | Coleraine | Portstewart |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,630 | 8,029 |
| 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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