Rathgael
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.649, -5.684 |
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| Dialling code: | 02891 (Bangor) |
Rathgael sits within the borough of Ards and North Down on the east coast of Northern Ireland, close to Bangor and the shores of Belfast Lough. Largely suburban in character, the ward mixes residential estates with pockets of retail and light commercial activity and benefits from good road and rail links into Belfast, which makes it a popular location for commuters.
The name reflects the area’s Gaelic roots and it lies amid the region’s maritime and ecclesiastical history, with historic Bangor nearby. Local life is centred on schools, parks and volunteer groups; the population is a mix of families and older residents, and while it isn’t a major tourist destination its coastal setting and proximity to historic towns give it a quietly attractive, community-focused feel.
Postcode districts covering Rathgael
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 22.3 miles
- Dundonald 5.9 miles
- Holywood 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Silverstream Ward 0.5 miles
- Kilcooley Ward 0.7 miles
- Bryansburn Ward 0.9 miles
- Rathmore Ward 1 mile
- Harbour Ward 1.2 miles
- Broadway Ward 1.5 miles
- Clandeboye Ward 1.5 miles
- Ballygrainey Ward 1.7 miles
- Silverbirch Ward 1.8 miles
- Ballyholme Ward 2 miles
- Ballymagee Ward 2 miles
- Helen's Bay Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Rathgael
BT19 1FN, BT20 3JF, BT20 3HH, BT20 3EB, BT20 4BP, BT19 1HX, BT20 3JP, BT19 1GG, BT19 1AR … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 7.9 miles
- Belfast International Airport 21.3 miles
- Bangor Railway Station, Northern Ireland 0.8 miles
- Bangor West Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Rathgael Ad
- Clandeboye Lodge Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- The Old Inn Crawfordsburn 4 1.9 miles
- The Nines, Bangor Marina 1.3 miles
- The Culloden Estate and Spa 5 4.7 miles
- Altahammond House 4 6.9 miles
- The Stormont Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards 3 3.9 miles
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 9.4 miles
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 10 miles
- La Mon Hotel and Country Club 4 8.8 miles
Schools in Rathgael
- Bangor Independent Christian School Independent - all ages
- Clandeboye Primary School Primary
- Lakewood Special School Special
- St Malachy's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carnalea House Estate 0.7 miles
- Bangor Marina Marina 1.2 miles
- Clandeboye Estate 1.7 miles
- Craigavad House Estate 3.3 miles
- Portavo House Estate 4.2 miles
- Orlands Estate 6.7 miles
- Castle Dobbs Estate 7.1 miles
- Woburn House Estate 7.6 miles
- Mount Stewart House Estate 7.6 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 7.8 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 9.2 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 9.3 miles