Donaghadee vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Donaghadee is about 0% cheaper on average. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donaghadee
£224,790
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Donaghadee
43.5
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donaghadee
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
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Avg Download Speed
Donaghadee
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Metropolitan Castlereagh
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EPC Rating
Donaghadee
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
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Median Income
Donaghadee
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Donaghadee is £224,790, which is 0% less than Metropolitan Castlereagh at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Donaghadee is a flat at £88,731, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Donaghadee (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Donaghadee prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 17.2 offences per 1,000 people, Metropolitan Castlereagh is the safer of the two – 153% lower than Donaghadee's 43.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Donaghadee is anti-social-behaviour, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh 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 IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Donaghadee and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Donaghadee has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Donaghadee School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Donaghadee | 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 Donaghadee and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Donaghadee and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Donaghadee and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Donaghadee | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,869 | 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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