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Magherafelt vs Randalstown

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricMagherafeltRandalstown
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorMagherafeltRandalstown
Population8,8195,099
Median AgeN/AN/A
Median Household IncomeN/AN/A
Employment RateN/AN/A
Owner OccupiedN/AN/A
Degree-Level QualifiedN/AN/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Magherafelt and Randalstown?
Magherafelt and Randalstown are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Magherafelt or Randalstown?
Magherafelt is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.
Is Magherafelt or Randalstown safer?
Randalstown has the lower crime rate at 48.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Magherafelt or Randalstown?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Magherafelt or Randalstown?
Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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