Town comparison
Comber vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? 5.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Comber offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Comber
£224,790
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Comber
21.9
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Comber
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Comber
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
EPC Rating
Comber
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Median Income
Comber
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Comber is £224,790, which is 0% less than Metropolitan Castlereagh at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Comber 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 Comber (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Comber prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 17.2 offences per 1,000 people, Metropolitan Castlereagh is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Comber's 21.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Comber is violent-crime, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Comber's most common crime is violent crime; in Metropolitan Castlereagh it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Comber and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Comber has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Comber School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Comber | 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 Comber and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Comber and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Comber and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Comber | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,078 | 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 |
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