Downpatrick vs Saintfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Downpatrick wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Saintfield has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Downpatrick
£224,790
Saintfield
£224,790
Crime Rate
Downpatrick
92.1
Saintfield
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Downpatrick
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Downpatrick
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
EPC Rating
Downpatrick
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
Median Income
Downpatrick
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandProperty in Saintfield commands an average of £224,790, compared with £224,790 in Downpatrick – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Downpatrick is a flat at £88,731, while in Saintfield it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Downpatrick (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Downpatrick prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Saintfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27.3 per 1,000 versus 92.1 per 1,000 in Downpatrick. The most common crime category in Downpatrick is violent-crime, while in Saintfield 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 Downpatrick and Saintfield. Downpatrick has 0 schools and Saintfield has 0 schools.
Downpatrick School Inspection Breakdown
Saintfield School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Downpatrick | Saintfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Downpatrick and Saintfield at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Downpatrick and Saintfield. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Downpatrick and Saintfield at this time.
| Indicator | Downpatrick | Saintfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,874 | 3,406 |
| 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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