Derry City vs Eglinton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Derry City is about 0% cheaper on average. Eglinton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Derry City
£224,790
Eglinton
£224,790
Crime Rate
Derry City
64.5
Eglinton
35.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Derry City
N/A
Eglinton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Derry City
N/A
Eglinton
N/A
EPC Rating
Derry City
N/A
Eglinton
N/A
Median Income
Derry City
N/A
Eglinton
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Derry City is £224,790, which is 0% less than Eglinton at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Derry City is a flat at £88,731, while in Eglinton it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Derry City (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Derry City prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Eglinton (35.6 per 1,000) compared to Derry City (64.5 per 1,000), a 81% difference. The most common crime category in Derry City is violent-crime, while in Eglinton 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 Derry City and Eglinton. Derry City has 0 schools and Eglinton has 0 schools.
Derry City School Inspection Breakdown
Eglinton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Derry City | Eglinton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Derry City and Eglinton at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Derry City and Eglinton. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Derry City and Eglinton at this time.
| Indicator | Derry City | Eglinton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,125 | 3,650 |
| 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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