The DoH statistics provide the rate of ED attendances per 1,000-population for each Super Output Area in the North in March 2025.
The ‘Journal’ has looked at the Derry figures and found some areas recorded much higher per capita rates than others.
Here is a breakdown of the areas with the highest attendances in descending order.
The names of the SOAs do not always correspond to the names by which areas are popularly known.
The full data set can be viewed at: https://datavis.nisra.gov.uk/health/ni-emergency-care-waiting-times-interactive-jan-mar-25.html#attendances-at-eds
13. Crevagh 1
Crevagh 1, a huge rural hinterland to the west of Derry from Coshquin to Killea, recorded 27.7 attendances per 1,000. Photo: Streetview
14. Shantallow West 1
Shantallow West 1 recorded 28.1 attendances per 1000 people in March 2025. Photo: Streetview
15. Altnagelvin 3
Altnagelvin 3, an SOA that includes much of Drumahoe, recorded 28.9 attendances per 1000 people in March 2025. Photo: Streetview
16. Enagh 2
Enagh 2, a largely rural SOA that stretches from Drumahoe to Maydown, recorded 29 attendances per 1000 people in March 2025. Photo: Streetview