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 miles34.3 km
- Dundonald 5.6 miles9 km
- Holywood 5.1 miles8.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilcooley Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Silverstream Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bryansburn Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rathgael Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Helen's Bay Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Clandeboye Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Harbour Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Broadway Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ballyholme Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ballygrainey Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Silverbirch Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ballymagee Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Rathmore
BT19 1ED, BT19 1DW, BT19 1DD, BT19 1DG, BT19 1PF, BT19 1BJ, BT19 1NX, BT19 1NW, BT19 1DN … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Belfast International Airport 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Bangor West Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Carnalea Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels near Rathmore Ad
- Clandeboye Lodge Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Old Inn Crawfordsburn 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The Nines, Bangor Marina 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Culloden Estate and Spa 5 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Altahammond House 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Stormont Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dobbins Inn 5.7 miles9.2 km
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Rathmore
- Rathmore Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carnalea House Estate 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bangor Marina Marina 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clandeboye Estate 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Craigavad House Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Portavo House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Orlands Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Castle Dobbs Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Mount Stewart House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Woburn House Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Titanic Studio Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Red Hall Estate 9 miles14.4 km