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Cushendun, County Antrim

Northern Ireland · Population 451 · 1.2 sq miles

Avg House Price
£162,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
28 Mbps
Nearest GP
5.8 miles

Cushendun is one of the most celebrated and visually distinctive villages in Ireland — a tiny National Trust village of just 451 people at the mouth of the Glendun river, whose unique collection of Cornish-style whitewashed cottages designed by Clough Williams-Ellis (also creator of Portmeirion) in the 1920s give it a character quite unlike any other village in Northern Ireland.


The Cushendun Caves — dramatic red sandstone sea caves — were used as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The Glendun viaduct, a Victorian railway bridge high above the river, is one of the most photographed structures on the Antrim coast. The village's complete peace and tiny beach make it one of the finest places in Northern Ireland to simply be.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£162,000
All property types
Detached
£238,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£144,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£116,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£86,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.4%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
0
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
  • Glencorp PS
    Primary · Controlled · Glendun Road, Cushendun
    Good
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
8
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
3
Violence & sexual
2
Burglary
1
Vehicle crime
1
Shoplifting
0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
28 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
58%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
10%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
4%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Cushendall Medical Practice
5.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Northern Health & Social Care Trust
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Causeway Hospital Coleraine
28.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
78%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Larne Railway Station
28.4 miles
To London
N/A (fly)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A2
0.2 miles
Nearest Airport
Belfast City Airport
40 miles
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Cushendun at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
3.0
Poor
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
9.0
Excellent
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Cushendun Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    National Trust Cornish Cottages
    Unique Cornish-style whitewashed cottages designed by Clough Williams-Ellis in the 1920s — entirely unlike any other village in Ireland, and wholly charming.
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    Cushendun Caves (Game of Thrones)
    Dramatic red sandstone sea caves used as a Game of Thrones filming location — Melisandre's shadow birth scene was shot here. Accessible at low tide.
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    Glendun & Glencorp Glens
    Two of the nine Antrim Glens converge at Cushendun — beautiful walks upstream through wooded glens and moorland with extraordinary coastal views.
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    Glendun Viaduct
    A magnificent Victorian railway viaduct high above the River Dun — one of the most photographed structures on the Antrim coast, best viewed from the coastal path.
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    Mary McBride's Bar
    The village's traditional pub — genuine, unpretentious Irish local with excellent Guinness, traditional music sessions and authentic character increasingly hard to find on the tourist circuit.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Cushendall
5.8 miles south
Ballycastle
9.4 miles north
Fair Head
8.4 miles north
Torr Head
6.8 miles north
Murlough Bay
6.4 miles north
Carnlough
14.2 miles south
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
980mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1360 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 17°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 3°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cushendun a nice place to live?
Cushendun is a settlement in County Antrim. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £162,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Cushendun?
The average house price in Cushendun is £162,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Cushendun safe to live in?
Cushendun's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Cushendun?
100% of schools in Cushendun are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Cushendun?
Average broadband download speeds in Cushendun are 28 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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