Portrush vs Portstewart
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Portrush offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Portstewart has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Portrush
£224,790
Portstewart
£224,790
Crime Rate
Portrush
116.9
Portstewart
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Portrush
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Portstewart
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Avg Download Speed
Portrush
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Portstewart
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EPC Rating
Portrush
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Portstewart
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Median Income
Portrush
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Portstewart
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House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Northern IrelandBuyers will find Portrush more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,790 versus £224,790 in Portstewart. The most affordable entry point in Portrush 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 Portrush (£321,936 vs £321,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Portrush prices grew faster — -7% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Northern IrelandWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Portstewart is the safer of the two – 148% lower than Portrush's 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Portrush is anti-social-behaviour, while in Portstewart 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 Portrush and Portstewart. Portrush has 0 schools and Portstewart has 0 schools.
Portrush School Inspection Breakdown
Portstewart School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Portrush | 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 Portrush and Portstewart at this time.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy performance data is not available for both Portrush and Portstewart. Check back for updated EPC information.
Demographics & Economy
Demographic data is not available for both Portrush and Portstewart at this time.
| Indicator | Portrush | Portstewart |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,442 | 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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