Town · Northern Ireland
Carrickfergus
Population 28,141 · Postcode BT38 · Northern Ireland
Population: Built-up area, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Carrickfergus built-up areaProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- Centre of CarrickfergusFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Crime53 / 1,0001,485 incidents in 12 months▲-44% well below national averageCarrickfergus built-up areaView breakdown →
Broadband244.3 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▲+46% well above national averageCarrickfergus built-up areaView coverage →
Schools13 schools9 primary, 3 secondary, 1 nursery · with pupil numbersCarrickfergus built-up area and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene88% top-rated123 of 140 businesses rated 5-star▲+12% notably above national averageCarrickfergus built-up areaView ratings →
Businesses1,058Top: Manufacturing, Retail & wholesale, Construction▼-55% well below national averageCarrickfergus built-up areaView directory →
Planning96Within 5 km, 12 months · 5 in last 30 days · 23 pending · 63 approved · Mid East Antrim councilWithin 5 km of CarrickfergusView applications →
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