Magherafelt vs Randalstown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Magherafelt wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Randalstown has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Magherafelt
£224,790
Randalstown
£224,790
Crime Rate
Magherafelt
93.0
Randalstown
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Magherafelt
N/A
Randalstown
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Magherafelt
N/A
Randalstown
N/A
EPC Rating
Magherafelt
N/A
Randalstown
N/A
Median Income
Magherafelt
N/A
Randalstown
N/A
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandAt £224,790, Magherafelt undercuts Randalstown (£224,790) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Magherafelt is a flat at £88,731, while in Randalstown it is a flat at £88,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Magherafelt (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Magherafelt prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandResidents of Randalstown experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.2 per 1,000 versus 93 per 1,000 in Magherafelt. The most common crime category in Magherafelt is anti-social-behaviour, while in Randalstown 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 Magherafelt and Randalstown. Magherafelt has 0 schools and Randalstown has 0 schools.
Magherafelt School Inspection Breakdown
Randalstown School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Magherafelt | Randalstown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Magherafelt and Randalstown at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Magherafelt and Randalstown. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Magherafelt and Randalstown at this time.
| Indicator | Magherafelt | Randalstown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,819 | 5,099 |
| 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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