Metropolitan Lisburn vs Moira

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Metropolitan Lisburn wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Moira has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

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Metropolitan Lisburn

£224,790

Moira

£287,541

Crime Rate

Metropolitan Lisburn

63.5

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Moira

31.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Metropolitan Lisburn

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Moira

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Avg Download Speed

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Moira

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EPC Rating

Metropolitan Lisburn

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Moira

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Median Income

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House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Northern Ireland

Property in Moira commands an average of £287,541, compared with £224,790 in Metropolitan Lisburn – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Metropolitan Lisburn is a flat at £88,731, while in Moira it is a terraced at £195,071.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Moira (£195,071 vs £155,824).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Moira prices grew faster — 46% vs -7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Northern Ireland

Residents of Moira experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.4 per 1,000 versus 63.5 per 1,000 in Metropolitan Lisburn. The most common crime category in Metropolitan Lisburn is anti-social-behaviour, while in Moira it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Metropolitan Lisburn's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Moira it's violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in Northern Ireland

School quality data is not fully available for both Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira. Metropolitan Lisburn has 0 schools and Moira has 0 schools.

Metropolitan Lisburn School Inspection Breakdown

Moira School Inspection Breakdown

Metric	Metropolitan Lisburn	Moira
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 Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira at this time.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy performance data is not available for both Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira. Check back for updated EPC information.

Demographics & Economy

Demographic data is not available for both Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira at this time.

Indicator	Metropolitan Lisburn	Moira
Population	31,203	4,584
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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira?

Metropolitan Lisburn and Moira are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Metropolitan Lisburn or Moira?

Metropolitan Lisburn is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,790.

Is Metropolitan Lisburn or Moira safer?

Moira has the lower crime rate at 31.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Metropolitan Lisburn or Moira?

Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.

Which has faster broadband, Metropolitan Lisburn or Moira?

Broadband speed data is not available for both towns.

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