Killinchy
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.492, -5.701 |
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Killinchy is an electoral ward in the borough of Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, occupying a predominantly rural area on the western fringe of Strangford Lough in County Down. The landscape is a mix of small farms, drumlin countryside and scattered hamlets, with shoreline and salt‑marsh habitats that make the area attractive for birdwatching and outdoor recreation.
Locally the ward has an agricultural character with a mix of small businesses and a portion of residents who commute to nearby centres such as Newtownards and Belfast. It also has long historical roots reflected in old churchyards and rural community institutions, and a social life shaped by village halls, sports clubs and seasonal events rather than large urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Killinchy
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 23.6 miles38 km
- Dundonald 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Holywood 10.8 miles17.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Comber South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ballygowan Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Derryboy Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Comber North Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Comber West Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Saintfield Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- West Winds Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Moneyreagh Ward 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Carryduff East Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Conway Square Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Gregstown Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Killinchy
BT23 6PP, BT23 6SY, BT23 6TW, BT23 6QG, BT23 6EP, BT23 6PB, BT23 6PR, BT23 6UH, BT23 6RX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 7 miles11.2 km
- Sydenham Railway Station, Northern Ireland 10.8 miles17.3 km
Hotels near Killinchy Ad
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 9 miles14.4 km
- Clandeboye Lodge Hotel 4 9.9 miles16 km
- La Mon Hotel and Country Club 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Stormont Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Killinchy
- Killinchy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Florida Manor Estate 1.9 miles3 km
- Saintfield House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Mount Stewart House Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Delamont House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Castlereagh House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Ballywalter Park Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Clandeboye Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Castleward House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.2 km
- Woburn House Estate 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Belvoir Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km