Cookstown vs Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cookstown is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Cookstown

£224,790

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

£224,790

Crime Rate

Cookstown

83.9

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

53.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cookstown

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

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Avg Download Speed

Cookstown

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

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EPC Rating

Cookstown

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

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Median Income

Cookstown

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Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)

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House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

Property in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Ireland

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56% lower than Cookstown at 83.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cookstown is anti-social-behaviour, while in Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) 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 Ireland

School quality data is not fully available for both Cookstown and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd). Cookstown has 0 schools and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has 0 schools.

Cookstown School Inspection Breakdown

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Cookstown	Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)
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 Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy performance data is not available for both Cookstown and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd). Check back for updated EPC information.

Demographics & Economy

Demographic data is not available for both Cookstown and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) at this time.

Indicator	Cookstown	Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)
Population	11,620	4,217
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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cookstown and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Cookstown and Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cookstown or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Cookstown is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.

Is Cookstown or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) safer?

Maghera (magherafelt Lgd) has the lower crime rate at 53.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Cookstown or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Cookstown or Maghera (magherafelt Lgd)?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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