Town comparison
Hillsborough and Culcavy vs Metropolitan Castlereagh
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hillsborough And Culcavy is about 15% cheaper on average. Metropolitan Castlereagh has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hillsborough and Culcavy
£190,000
Metropolitan Castlereagh
£224,790
Crime Rate
Hillsborough and Culcavy
25.8
Metropolitan Castlereagh
17.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
EPC Rating
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
Median Income
Hillsborough and Culcavy
N/A
Metropolitan Castlereagh
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Hillsborough And Culcavy is £190,000, which is 15% less than Metropolitan Castlereagh at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Hillsborough And Culcavy is a terraced at £190,000, while in Metropolitan Castlereagh it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Hillsborough And Culcavy (£190,000 vs £155,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hillsborough And Culcavy prices grew faster — 26% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Metropolitan Castlereagh (17.2 per 1,000) compared to Hillsborough And Culcavy (25.8 per 1,000), a 50% difference. The most common crime category in Hillsborough And Culcavy 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 Hillsborough And Culcavy and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Hillsborough And Culcavy has 0 schools and Metropolitan Castlereagh has 0 schools.
Hillsborough and Culcavy School Inspection Breakdown
Metropolitan Castlereagh School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hillsborough and Culcavy | 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 Hillsborough And Culcavy and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Hillsborough And Culcavy and Metropolitan Castlereagh. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Hillsborough And Culcavy and Metropolitan Castlereagh at this time.
| Indicator | Hillsborough and Culcavy | Metropolitan Castlereagh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,953 | 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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