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Cookstown vs Magherafelt

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cookstown wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Cookstown has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Cookstown

£224,790

Magherafelt

£224,790

Crime Rate

Cookstown

83.9

Magherafelt

93.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cookstown

N/A

Magherafelt

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Cookstown

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Magherafelt

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EPC Rating

Cookstown

N/A

Magherafelt

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Median Income

Cookstown

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Magherafelt

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Property in Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt 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%.

Residents of Cookstown experience less crime overall, with a rate of 83.9 per 1,000 versus 93 per 1,000 in Magherafelt. The most common crime category in Cookstown is anti-social-behaviour, while in Magherafelt it is anti-social-behaviour.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: anti-social behaviour.

School quality data is not fully available for both Cookstown and Magherafelt. Cookstown has 0 schools and Magherafelt has 0 schools.

Cookstown School Inspection Breakdown

Magherafelt School Inspection Breakdown

MetricCookstownMagherafelt
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband speed data is not available for both Cookstown and Magherafelt at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy performance data is not available for both Cookstown and Magherafelt. Check back for updated EPC information.

Demographics & Economy

Demographic data is not available for both Cookstown and Magherafelt at this time.

IndicatorCookstownMagherafelt
Population11,6208,819
Median AgeN/AN/A
Median Household IncomeN/AN/A
Employment RateN/AN/A
Owner OccupiedN/AN/A
Degree-Level QualifiedN/AN/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cookstown and Magherafelt?
Cookstown and Magherafelt are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cookstown or Magherafelt?
Cookstown is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.
Is Cookstown or Magherafelt safer?
Cookstown has the lower crime rate at 83.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cookstown or Magherafelt?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Cookstown or Magherafelt?
Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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