Market Pulse
Updated last week
Buyer activity remains healthy, with a good proportion of homes currently under offer.
Price reductions remain uncommon — most sellers are holding firm on their asking prices.
Most homes are finding buyers within a couple of months.
Buyers currently have a good selection of homes to choose from.
Overall conditions currently favour sellers, with demand outpacing available supply.
Carrickfergus currently offers a healthy range of active listings, with a high proportion already under offer — a sign that buyer demand is absorbing supply at a meaningful pace. For buyers, the scarcity of price adjustments reflects confident seller sentiment — comparable research is particularly important before making an offer.
Key takeaways
- ✓81 properties currently for sale in Carrickfergus
- ✓72 under offer
- ✓Homes typically marketed around £234,950
- ✓Properties spending around two months on the market on average
- ✓0% of sellers have reduced their asking price
- ✓Sellers are holding firm; comparable research is essential before offering
Market snapshot
At a glance
For Sale
81
currently for sale
Under Offer
72
47% of active stock
Price Reduced
0%
0 of 81 listings
Avg. Time on Market
54
around two months
Median Asking Price
£234,950
for sale listings
Carrickfergus currently offers a healthy range of active listings, with a high proportion already under offer — a sign that buyer demand is absorbing supply at a meaningful pace. For buyers, the scarcity of price adjustments reflects confident seller sentiment — comparable research is particularly important before making an offer.
Pricing and pace in Carrickfergus
The pace of transactions is broadly typical — properties are neither moving unusually quickly nor lingering. For buyers, the scarcity of price adjustments reflects confident seller sentiment — comparable research is particularly important before making an offer.
Price change activity
Carrickfergus is showing the characteristics of a market where sellers are relatively confident in their pricing. Few asking prices have been reduced, so buyers should prioritise researching recent comparable sales before making offers, rather than expecting significant negotiating room.
What changed since last month
By postcode
Breakdown by postcode
| Area | For Sale | Reduced | Under Offer | Avg. Asking | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT38 | 153 | 45% | 72 | £248,494 | Sellers holding |
Asking prices only · Active listings at time of report
Before you make an offer
When buying in Carrickfergus, it is worth checking:
- ✔ Whether the property has already been reduced — and by how much
- ✔ How the asking price compares to recently sold properties in the same postcode district
- ✔ How long the property has been listed and whether it has previously gone Sale Agreed
- ✔ What is driving local variation — some parts of Carrickfergus move faster than others
- ✔ School catchments, transport links, and proximity to amenities if these matter to you
- ✔ Whether the property is priced to sell or priced to test the market
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Market Conditions
Observed activity across the BT38 district suggests seller's market conditions — sellers currently have a modest advantage, with well-priced homes tending to sell relatively quickly. The summary below brings together local market activity, pricing trends, and practical guidance for buyers.
Market Conditions — BT38 district
Observed activity in the BT38 district suggests seller's market conditions. Sellers have the upper hand right now. Well-priced homes may attract multiple offers, so it pays to be decisive. Observed activity suggests properties are transacting at or close to asking price. The average time from listing to sale agreed appears to be around 21 days based on last 90 days.
Key metrics
Avg. days to sale agreed
21d
Sale price
At asking
Properties tracked
67
last 90 days
Suggested approach for buyers
- Move quickly on desirable listings.
- Expect competing bids on well-priced homes.
- Decide your ceiling before offering.
- Use local comparables to justify your offer.
Based on sale-agreed activity across the BT38 district. This will strengthen as sales complete.
Source: ClearKey Property Records — BT38 district — sold and sale-agreed properties tracked by ClearKey, last 90 days
Local Amenities
Mapped data across the sampled areas indicates a well-serviced neighbourhood — everyday essentials, food and drink, and public transport all appear well represented in the mapped data.
Neighbourhood Intelligence — Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus appears to be a well-serviced neighbourhood — everyday essentials, food and drink options, and public transport all appear well mapped in the sampled areas.
What buyers should know
Mapped data across the sampled areas indicates a well-serviced neighbourhood — everyday essentials, food and drink, and public transport all appear well represented in the mapped data.
Things to keep in mind
- Snapshots suggest everyday needs appear well covered across the sampled parts of this district.
- Green space appears to be one of this district's stronger features — parks and outdoor areas are well represented in the mapped data.
- A variety of cafés and restaurants appears mapped across the district.
By category
Everyday shops appear well represented in the sampled parts of this district.
Public transport appears well covered — useful for local trips and commuting.
Parks and outdoor areas appear well represented in the sampled data.
A range of cafés, restaurants, and pubs appears mapped across the district.
Healthcare services including GPs and dental practices appear mapped in the district.
Some family amenities are mapped in this district.
Fitness options — gyms or sports facilities — appear mapped in this district.
Vet or pet services appear mapped in this district.
Neighbourhood data sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors contributors. Area-level data only — does not reflect walkability from specific addresses.
Schools & Education
Mapped data indicates 5 primary schools within the BT38 district. Available directory data also indicates 3 post-primary and grammar schools mapped in the district. Nursery provision is also mapped within the district.
Schools & Education — Carrickfergus
Mapped data indicates a range of primary and post-primary schools located within the BT38 district.
Mapped data indicates 5 primary schools within the BT38 district. Available directory data also indicates 3 post-primary and grammar schools mapped in the district. The district includes schools with grammar provision — admissions arrangements for grammar schools should be verified directly. Nursery provision is also mapped within the district.
Primary
Woodburn Primary School
Controlled
Eden Primary School
Controlled
Ballycarry Primary School
Controlled
Greenisland Primary School
Controlled
Sunnylands Primary School
Controlled
Grammar
Carrickfergus Grammar School
Controlled
Post-Primary
Carrickfergus Academy
Controlled
Ulidia Integrated College
Grant Maintained Integrated
Nursery
Sunnylands Nursery School
Controlled
Things to know
- Catchment arrangements and admissions criteria should be verified directly with schools or EA guidance.
- School locations are mapped by postcode district — this is a proximity indicator, not a catchment guarantee.
- Grammar school admissions in Northern Ireland are typically based on transfer test results — check individual school criteria.
Source: DE School Directory (ClearKey) — data to 2026-07-15
Safety & Community
What this means for buyers
Buyers should factor community safety into their assessment of Carrickfergus alongside other local considerations. As with any area, visiting at different times of day gives the most reliable picture.
Recorded crime in Carrickfergus is above most comparable Northern Ireland areas. The most common category is anti-social behaviour, which has increased modestly. Overall, recorded incidents have remained broadly stable compared to the previous year.
Safety & Community
12 months to March 2026
Compared to NI average
Recorded crime in Carrickfergus is above most comparable Northern Ireland areas.
Year-on-year trend
Overall recorded incidents have remained broadly stable compared to last year.
Incident breakdown
Data note: Data covers postcode district(s): BT38. Figures are based on 36 months of PSNI recorded crime data. Not all crimes are reported. Statistics should be considered alongside other local factors such as population density and land use.
Source: PSNI Crime Statistics — Northern Ireland — BT38 recorded crime data
ClearKey Take
Carrickfergus is currently showing the characteristics of a market where sellers have the upper hand. Price reductions are uncommon, and most asking prices are being maintained. In this environment, having financing in place and being ready to move quickly matters more than trying to negotiate aggressively on price.
The proportion of stock that is under offer is relatively high — around 47% of active properties have a deal in progress. This is a reasonable indicator of genuine buyer activity, though it is worth remembering that some of these deals will not complete.
As with any market data, this reflects the picture at a specific point in time and uses asking prices throughout — not completed sale prices. ClearKey recommends treating this analysis as a starting point for your own research, rather than a definitive forecast.
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Based on ClearKey's verified property database as of 15 July 2026. All figures are asking prices of active listings unless stated.
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