Ward in Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.756, -6.012 |
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| Population: | 9,472 |
| Dialling code: | 02893 (Ballyclare) |
Ballyclare West sits on the western edge of the small town of Ballyclare within the Antrim and Newtownabbey borough in County Antrim, and is a mix of suburban streets and semi-rural countryside that feeds into the local shops, schools and small businesses while remaining within easy commuting distance of Belfast. The area combines residential estates with pockets of agriculture and light industry, giving it a quiet, village-on-the-edge character rather than an urban feel.
Locally the ward shares in Ballyclare’s historical identity - rooted in market and linen-town traditions - and benefits from an active community life: schools, churches, sports clubs and seasonal events keep the social calendar busy, while the council services and volunteer groups reflect a community-focused atmosphere typical of the wider borough.
BT39 9DW, BT39 9GJ, BT39 9HY, BT39 9RE, BT39 9SE, BT39 9ES, BT39 9HH, BT39 9GS, BT39 9GT, BT39 9BN