Lisburn: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Antrim — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across BT27, BT28.
Lisburn DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Lisburn
The Lisburn rental market in Antrim is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,572 pcm and rents up roughly 6.8% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across BT27, BT28.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Lisburn.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedLow
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Lisburn.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £643 | £7,716 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,225 | £14,700 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,531 | £18,372 |
| 3-bed house | £1,960 | £23,520 |
| 4-bed house | £2,526 | £30,312 |
Featured properties in Lisburn
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across BT27, BT28.
Buying in Lisburn
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£397,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.6%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Lisburn face high competition with prices around £397,000 and growth of about 3.6% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Lisburn
With an average property price near £397,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Lisburn offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.6% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.7/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Properties near the station
- 22 bed flats
- 3Garden flats
- 43 bed houses
Family living & schools in Lisburn
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburn Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Lisburn | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Lisburn Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Lisburn Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Lisburn Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| The Lisburn Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
Family facilities
- Lisburn Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Lisburn
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Lisburn Brasserie
0.6 mi from Lisburn centre
Spice of Lisburn
1.5 mi from Lisburn centre
Bella Cucina
1.1 mi from Lisburn centre
The Garden Kitchen
1 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Tandoori
0.3 mi from Lisburn centre
Coffee & Co, Lisburn
0.9 mi from Lisburn centre
Socialising in Lisburn
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Lisburn
1 mi from Lisburn centre
The Railway Tavern
0.9 mi from Lisburn centre
Vault Bar
1.8 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Live Lounge
0.4 mi from Lisburn centre
The Riverside Inn
1.7 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Shopping Centre
2.1 mi from Lisburn centre
Things to do in Lisburn
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Lisburn Sports & Fitness
1.4 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Cricket Club
2 mi from Lisburn centre
Parkland Golf Club
0.7 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Cinema
2.3 mi from Lisburn centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.2 mi from Lisburn centre
Lisburn Adventure Park
1 mi from Lisburn centre
Commuting from Lisburn
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 32 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 25 min |
| Reading | Train | 28 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 11 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 21 min |
Local developments in Lisburn
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Lisburn town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near BT27
Approved
Lisburn retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Lisburn
Verified contractors covering BT27, BT28 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Lisburn
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Lisburn
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Lisburn
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Lisburn
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Lisburn must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Antrim.
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