Kilkeel vs Newcastle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Kilkeel wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Kilkeel has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kilkeel
£224,790
Newcastle
£225,627
Crime Rate
Kilkeel
54.0
Newcastle
113.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kilkeel
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Kilkeel
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
EPC Rating
Kilkeel
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
Median Income
Kilkeel
N/A
Newcastle
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Kilkeel undercuts Newcastle (£225,627) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kilkeel is a flat at £88,731, while in Newcastle it is a flat at £108,359.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Newcastle (£108,359 vs £88,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newcastle prices grew faster — 32% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Kilkeel experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54 per 1,000 versus 113.3 per 1,000 in Newcastle. The most common crime category in Kilkeel is anti-social-behaviour, while in Newcastle 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 Kilkeel and Newcastle. Kilkeel has 0 schools and Newcastle has 0 schools.
Kilkeel School Inspection Breakdown
Newcastle School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Kilkeel | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kilkeel and Newcastle at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Kilkeel and Newcastle. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Kilkeel and Newcastle at this time.
| Indicator | Kilkeel | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,521 | 7,743 |
| 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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