Holywood vs Lisburn City
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holywood is about 0% cheaper on average. Holywood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Holywood
£224,790
Lisburn City
£224,790
Crime Rate
Holywood
33.0
Lisburn City
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holywood
N/A
Lisburn City
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Holywood
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Lisburn City
N/A
EPC Rating
Holywood
N/A
Lisburn City
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Median Income
Holywood
N/A
Lisburn City
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Holywood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Lisburn City. The most affordable entry point in Holywood is a flat at £88,731, while in Lisburn City it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Holywood (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywood prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Holywood (33 per 1,000) compared to Lisburn City (52.2 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Holywood is anti-social-behaviour, while in Lisburn City 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 Holywood and Lisburn City. Holywood has 0 schools and Lisburn City has 0 schools.
Holywood School Inspection Breakdown
Lisburn City School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Holywood | Lisburn City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Holywood and Lisburn City at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Holywood and Lisburn City. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Holywood and Lisburn City at this time.
| Indicator | Holywood | Lisburn City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,332 | 45,410 |
| 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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