Culmore vs Derry City
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Culmore wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Culmore has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Culmore
£224,790
Derry City
£224,790
Crime Rate
Culmore
24.8
Derry City
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Culmore
N/A
Derry City
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Culmore
N/A
Derry City
N/A
EPC Rating
Culmore
N/A
Derry City
N/A
Median Income
Culmore
N/A
Derry City
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Derry City commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Culmore – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Culmore is a flat at £88,731, while in Derry City it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Culmore (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Culmore prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Culmore experience less crime overall, with a rate of 24.8 per 1,000 versus 64.5 per 1,000 in Derry City. The most common crime category in Culmore is violent-crime, while in Derry City it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Culmore and Derry City. Culmore has 0 schools and Derry City has 0 schools.
Culmore School Inspection Breakdown
Derry City School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Culmore | Derry City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Culmore and Derry City at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Culmore and Derry City. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Culmore and Derry City at this time.
| Indicator | Culmore | Derry City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,466 | 83,125 |
| 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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