Glenarm is the most southerly of the Antrim Glens villages — a small, characterful village at the mouth of the Glenarm River dominated by Glenarm Castle, seat of the Earls of Antrim and the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland, home to the MacDonnell family for over 400 years. The castle's magnificent Walled Garden is one of the finest in Ireland. The annual Glenarm Castle International Highland Games in July draw competitors from across the UK, Ireland and North America.
The beautiful Glenarm Glen stretches inland through ancient woodland — one of the most beautiful glen walks in the Antrim Glens. The historic harbour was one of the busiest on the Antrim coast in the 18th century.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£145,000
All property types
Detached
£212,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£128,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£103,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£76,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.6%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
0
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Good
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
10
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
36 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
70%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
18%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
8%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Carnlough Medical Practice
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Northern Health & Social Care Trust
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Causeway Hospital Coleraine
32.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
72%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Larne Railway Station
14.8 miles
To London
N/A (fly)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A2
0.2 miles
Nearest Airport
Belfast City Airport
28 miles
Glenarm at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.6
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
9.0
Excellent
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Glenarm Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Glenarm Castle & Walled GardenIreland's oldest inhabited castle — home to the MacDonnell family for 400+ years. The magnificent Victorian walled garden is open in summer; the castle hosts the International Highland Games each July.
- Glenarm Glen WalkOne of the most beautiful of the Antrim Glens walks — the river path upstream through ancient woodland gives a deep sense of the unspoilt, intimate character of the Glens.
- Glenarm HarbourThe historic harbour at the heart of the village — once one of the busiest on the Antrim coast, now a quiet marina where the castle walls meet the harbour in a dramatic conjunction.
- Glenarm International Highland GamesAn annual Highland Games held in the castle grounds each July — caber tossing, hammer throw, pipe bands and Highland dancing from competitors across the UK, Ireland and North America.
- Antrim Coast RoadThe famous coast road passes through Glenarm — the drive north through Carnlough, Waterfoot and Cushendall to Ballycastle is one of the most scenic drives in Ireland.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
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
960mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1380 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 17°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 3°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenarm a nice place to live?
Glenarm is a settlement in County Antrim. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £145,000, 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 Glenarm?
The average house price in Glenarm is £145,000 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 Glenarm safe to live in?
Glenarm'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 Glenarm?
100% of schools in Glenarm 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 Glenarm?
Average broadband download speeds in Glenarm are 36 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.