Town comparison
Crumlin vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Crumlin offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumlin
£149,604
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Crumlin
53.0
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumlin
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Crumlin
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
EPC Rating
Crumlin
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Median Income
Crumlin
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Crumlin is £149,604, which is 33% less than Metropolitan Castlereagh at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Crumlin is a flat at £86,500, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Metropolitan Castlereagh (£225,338 vs £177,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumlin prices grew faster — 88% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Metropolitan Castlereagh (17.2 per 1,000) compared to Crumlin (53 per 1,000), a 208% difference. The most common crime category in Crumlin is violent-crime, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Crumlin'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 Crumlin and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Crumlin has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Crumlin School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Crumlin | 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 Crumlin and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Crumlin and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Crumlin and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Crumlin | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,099 | 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 |
Location
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