Cookstown vs Dungannon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cookstown wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Dungannon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cookstown
£224,790
Dungannon
£224,790
Crime Rate
Cookstown
83.9
Dungannon
72.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cookstown
N/A
Dungannon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cookstown
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Dungannon
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EPC Rating
Cookstown
N/A
Dungannon
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Median Income
Cookstown
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Dungannon
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Dungannon commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Cookstown – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Cookstown is a flat at £88,731, while in Dungannon it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cookstown (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cookstown prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Dungannon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.8 per 1,000 versus 83.9 per 1,000 in Cookstown. The most common crime category in Cookstown is anti-social-behaviour, while in Dungannon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Cookstown's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Dungannon it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cookstown and Dungannon. Cookstown has 0 schools and Dungannon has 0 schools.
Cookstown School Inspection Breakdown
Dungannon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cookstown | Dungannon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cookstown and Dungannon at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Cookstown and Dungannon. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Cookstown and Dungannon at this time.
| Indicator | Cookstown | Dungannon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,620 | 14,332 |
| 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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