Limavady vs Portstewart
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Limavady is about 0% cheaper on average. Portstewart has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Limavady
£224,790
Portstewart
£224,790
Crime Rate
Limavady
93.6
Portstewart
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Limavady
N/A
Portstewart
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Limavady
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Portstewart
N/A
EPC Rating
Limavady
N/A
Portstewart
N/A
Median Income
Limavady
N/A
Portstewart
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Limavady more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Portstewart. The most affordable entry point in Limavady is a flat at £88,731, while in Portstewart it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Limavady (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Limavady prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandCrime is lower in Portstewart (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Limavady (93.6 per 1,000), a 98% difference. The most common crime category in Limavady is violent-crime, while in Portstewart it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Limavady's most common crime is violent crime; in Portstewart it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Northern IrelandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Limavady and Portstewart. Limavady has 0 schools and Portstewart has 0 schools.
Limavady School Inspection Breakdown
Portstewart School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Limavady | Portstewart |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Limavady and Portstewart at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Limavady and Portstewart. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Limavady and Portstewart at this time.
| Indicator | Limavady | Portstewart |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,047 | 8,029 |
| 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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