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 miles
- Dundonald 8.8 miles
- Holywood 10.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Comber South Ward 2.8 miles
- Ballygowan Ward 4 miles
- Derryboy Ward 4.1 miles
- Comber North Ward 4.8 miles
- Comber West Ward 5.2 miles
- Saintfield Ward 5.9 miles
- West Winds Ward 6.1 miles
- Moneyreagh Ward 6.4 miles
- Carryduff East Ward 6.5 miles
- Conway Square Ward 6.7 miles
- Gregstown Ward 6.8 miles
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 6.9 miles
Example postcodes in Killinchy
BT23 6UE, BT23 6TB, BT23 6EY, BT23 6FN, BT23 6PL, BT23 6QH, BT23 6QL, BT23 6SZ, BT23 6JX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 11.1 miles
- Belfast International Airport 23.6 miles
- Ballynahinch Junction 7 miles
- Sydenham Railway Station, Northern Ireland 10.8 miles
Hotels near Killinchy Ad
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 9 miles
- La Mon Hotel and Country Club 4 6.1 miles
- Clandeboye Lodge Hotel 4 9.9 miles
- Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel 4 8.2 miles
- The Stormont Hotel 4 9 miles
- Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards 3 7.1 miles
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 9.8 miles
Schools in Killinchy
- Killinchy Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Florida Manor Estate 1.9 miles
- Saintfield House Estate 5.6 miles
- Mount Stewart House Estate 5.7 miles
- Delamont House Estate 7.7 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 8.4 miles
- Ballywalter Park Estate 9.2 miles
- Clandeboye Estate 9.8 miles
- Castleward House Estate 9.9 miles
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Woburn House Estate 10.2 miles
- Belvoir Estate 10.2 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 10.5 miles