Rathmore
Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.656, -5.704 |
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| Dialling code: | 02891 (Bangor) |
Rathmore is an electoral ward within the Ards and North Down borough of Northern Ireland. It is primarily residential, with a mix of housing, local shops, schools and green spaces that reflect the suburban and semi‑rural character common across the borough.
The ward’s name comes from the Irish for “great rath” or ringfort, hinting at ancient settlement in the area; today community life is centred on local clubs, churches and schools, while the economy is mainly small‑scale retail and services. Its location in the borough gives residents easy access to coastal and countryside amenities and nearby larger towns for commuting and leisure, making it popular with families and older residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Rathmore
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 21.3 miles
- Dundonald 5.6 miles
- Holywood 5.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilcooley Ward 0.6 miles
- Silverstream Ward 0.7 miles
- Bryansburn Ward 0.9 miles
- Rathgael Ward 1 mile
- Helen's Bay Ward 1.1 miles
- Clandeboye Ward 1.3 miles
- Harbour Ward 1.6 miles
- Broadway Ward 2.2 miles
- Ballyholme Ward 2.6 miles
- Ballygrainey Ward 2.6 miles
- Silverbirch Ward 2.7 miles
- Ballymagee Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Rathmore
BT19 1DR, BT19 1ND, BT19 1DL, BT19 1NR, BT19 1NQ, BT19 1PJ, BT19 1AP, BT20 3NP, BT19 1YY … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 7.2 miles
- Belfast International Airport 20.4 miles
- Bangor West Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Carnalea Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Rathmore Ad
- The Old Inn 4 1 mile
- Clandeboye Lodge Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- The Nines 1.6 miles
- Premier Inn Bangor (Northern Ireland) 3 1.4 miles
- Strangford Arms Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- Culloden Estate and Spa 5 3.9 miles
- The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro 4 1.6 miles
- The Stormont Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Dobbins Inn 3 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Carrickfergus 3 5.7 miles
Schools in Rathmore
- Rathmore Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carnalea House Estate 0.5 miles
- Bangor Marina Marina 1.5 miles
- Clandeboye Estate 1.7 miles
- Craigavad House Estate 2.5 miles
- Portavo House Estate 5 miles
- Orlands Estate 5.9 miles
- Castle Dobbs Estate 6.4 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles
- Mount Stewart House Estate 8.5 miles
- Woburn House Estate 8.6 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 8.6 miles
- Red Hall Estate 9 miles