Northern Ireland house price index: Lisburn & Castlereagh
Northern Ireland house price index: Lisburn & Castlereagh stood at 124.13 in Q2 2026, according to Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It is one of the indicators in the House prices, quarterly and long run table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices, quarterly and long run table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House price index (Q1 2023 = 100) | |||||||||||
| Lisburn and Castlereagh | 124.13 | 120.15 | 119.12 | 116.45 | 113.17 | 113.89 | 112.3 | 109.76 | 106.27 | 103.74 | |
| Mid and East Antrim | 120.94 | 118.52 | 117.76 | 116.57 | 111.75 | 112.14 | 109.25 | 108.95 | 106.64 | 102.17 |
Understanding northern Ireland house price index: Lisburn & Castlereagh
Tracking residential property valuation trends within the Lisburn and Castlereagh council area, this series measures relative price movements using official administrative records across Northern Ireland. The indicator captures sales data for residential properties located within this suburban and municipal boundary. This metric differs from neighboring urban or rural indices by reflecting a distinct mix of housing stock and commuting patterns.
Interpreting this regional series requires attention to how commuting proximity to major employment hubs can influence local price trajectories independently of broader regional trends. Analysts should assess quarterly figures alongside annual comparisons to filter out temporary transactional lulls. When comparing performance across council areas, users should note that identical index growth rates represent relative changes rather than equal monetary price increases.
Frequently asked questions
- Which council area does this series monitor?
- It applies to the Lisburn and Castlereagh district in Northern Ireland.
- What data underpins the calculation of this local index?
- Administrative records of residential property sales and tax registrations within Northern Ireland.
- Why might commuting patterns affect this specific index?
- Proximity to major employment centres can create distinct housing demand pressures compared to remote rural districts.