Lisburn and Castlereagh: population and statistics
Lisburn and Castlereagh has a population of 152,367 (2025) across 510.4 km², or 298 people per km². It ranks 172 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152,367 residents
- 510.4 km²
- 298 people/km²
Lisburn and Castlereagh in numbers
Population of Lisburn and Castlereagh over time
Lisburn and Castlereagh had 140,938 residents in 2015 and 152,367 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 148,102 |
| 2021 | 149,272 |
| 2022 | 149,915 |
| 2023 | 150,822 |
| 2024 | 151,669 |
| 2025 | 152,367 |
All indicators for Lisburn and Castlereagh
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Lisburn and Castlereagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 18.5% | 20.4% | ranked 229 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.7% | 19.6% | 17.4% | ranked 49 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lisburn and Castlereagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £240,737 | £202,360 | £272,474 | ranked 211 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 9.7% | 9.5% | 2.2% | ranked 5 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lisburn and Castlereagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,320 sites | 96,935 | 3,232,440 | ranked 198 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 41.5 per 1,000 | 50.3 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 214 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,290 businesses | 81,665 | 2,786,975 | ranked 202 of 361 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Lisburn and Castlereagh | Northern Ireland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, Lisburn and Castlereagh ranks 6 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 9.7% in Lisburn and Castlereagh, compared with an average of 9.5% in Northern Ireland and 1.9% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.0% in Lisburn and Castlereagh, compared with an average of 2.9% in Northern Ireland and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Northern Ireland for “Average house price”.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,490 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Belfast, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Belfast (351,927 residents), 8 km away.
Business sectors: Lisburn and Castlereagh
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×1.2
- Construction12.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.7% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work6.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.2
Where is Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Neighbouring local authorities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Lisburn and Castlereagh has 152,367 residents (2025), ranking 172 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Lisburn and Castlereagh covers 510.4 km², with a density of 298 people per km².
Is the population of Lisburn and Castlereagh growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lisburn and Castlereagh went from 140,938 to 152,367, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Lisburn and Castlereagh?
Lisburn and Castlereagh is in Northern Ireland (region). Latitude 54.523, longitude −5.973.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Lisburn and Castlereagh?
In Lisburn and Castlereagh, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 9.7% (2026), ranking 5 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Lisburn and Castlereagh?
In Lisburn and Castlereagh, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Lisburn and Castlereagh?
The nearest to Lisburn and Castlereagh are Belfast (8.4 km), Ards and North Down (22 km), Antrim and Newtownabbey (27 km), Mid and East Antrim (35 km), Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (39 km).