Holywood vs Saintfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holywood is about 0% cheaper on average. Saintfield has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Holywood
£224,790
Saintfield
£224,790
Crime Rate
Holywood
33.0
Saintfield
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holywood
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Holywood
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
EPC Rating
Holywood
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
Median Income
Holywood
N/A
Saintfield
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandThe average house price in Holywood is £224,790, which is 0% less than Saintfield at £224,790. The most affordable entry point in Holywood 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 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 IrelandWith 27.3 offences per 1,000 people, Saintfield is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Holywood's 33 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holywood is anti-social-behaviour, while in Saintfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Holywood's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Saintfield it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Holywood and Saintfield. Holywood has 0 schools and Saintfield has 0 schools.
Holywood School Inspection Breakdown
Saintfield School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Holywood | 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 Holywood and Saintfield at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Holywood and Saintfield. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Holywood and Saintfield at this time.
| Indicator | Holywood | Saintfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,332 | 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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