Shantallow, Derry City and Strabane
Key facts
Shantallow is a UK electoral ward in Derry City and Strabane. Shantallow sits on Derry's northern edge as a residential neighbourhood where your money goes further.
About Shantallow
Shantallow sits on Derry's northern edge as a residential neighbourhood where your money goes further. Monthly living costs come in around £398, well below the UK average, and you'll find one-bed rentals starting from £566.
Families have plenty of options here. Steelstown Primary and Bunscoil Cholmcille are both in the neighbourhood, and St Brigid's College is nearby for secondary education.
Safety has improved noticeably. Crime dropped from 221 incidents in 2024 to 129 in 2025, and anti-social behaviour continues to fall year on year.
Getting around works best if you drive. The roads to Derry city centre are straightforward, so car ownership makes sense. Bus services run, but they're not frequent, and there's no rail link, so public transport works best alongside driving rather than on its own.
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