Eglinton vs Limavady
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eglinton wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Eglinton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Eglinton
£224,790
Limavady
£224,790
Crime Rate
Eglinton
35.6
Limavady
93.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eglinton
N/A
Limavady
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Eglinton
N/A
Limavady
N/A
EPC Rating
Eglinton
N/A
Limavady
N/A
Median Income
Eglinton
N/A
Limavady
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Eglinton undercuts Limavady (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eglinton is a flat at £88,731, while in Limavady it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Eglinton (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eglinton prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Eglinton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.6 per 1,000 versus 93.6 per 1,000 in Limavady. The most common crime category in Eglinton is violent-crime, while in Limavady 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 Eglinton and Limavady. Eglinton has 0 schools and Limavady has 0 schools.
Eglinton School Inspection Breakdown
Limavady School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Eglinton | Limavady |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Eglinton and Limavady at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Eglinton and Limavady. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Eglinton and Limavady at this time.
| Indicator | Eglinton | Limavady |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,650 | 12,047 |
| 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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