Blackwatertown
Ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.405, -6.728 |
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| Dialling code: | 02837 (Armagh) |
Blackwatertown is a small ward and village on the banks of the River Blackwater, within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon district of Northern Ireland. Its riverside setting gives the area a distinctly rural character, with hedgerow farmland and waterside habitats that attract local anglers and birdwatchers, and a history shaped around the river as a crossing point and focal feature of the settlement.
Today the community is largely residential and agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work while keeping a strong local identity; village life centres on community activities, local clubs and occasional events rather than major industry. The ward retains echoes of older transport and milling economies along the river and is valued for its quiet countryside feel and easy access to regional centres in the district.
Postcode districts covering Blackwatertown
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 13.6 miles
- Banbridge East 21 miles
- Banbridge South 18.8 miles
- Banbridge West 18.3 miles
- Cookstown East 17 miles
- Cookstown South 16.1 miles
- Cookstown West 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Moy Ward 2.4 miles
- Caledon Ward 3.9 miles
- Cathedral Ward 4.3 miles
- The Mall Ward 5.1 miles
- Demesne Ward 5.6 miles
- Moygashel Ward 5.8 miles
- Navan Ward 6.7 miles
- Killyman Ward 6.9 miles
- Loughgall Ward 6.9 miles
- Ballysaggart Ward 6.9 miles
- Richhill Ward 7.4 miles
- Killymeal Ward 7.4 miles
Example postcodes in Blackwatertown
BT61 8LT, BT71 7LS, BT61 8DR, BT71 7HW, BT71 7JL, BT71 7NW, BT60 4NN, BT60 4QG, BT61 8BL … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 26.9 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airport 37.3 miles
- Trew and Moy Station 5.7 miles
- Vernersbridge Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Blackwatertown Ad
- Armagh City Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Charlemont Arms Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Cohannon Inn 2 7.2 miles
- Hugh Oneill Ambassador Suite 7.1 miles
Schools in Blackwatertown
- Drumsallen Primary School Primary
- Our Lady's Primary School Primary
- St Jarlath's Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Knappagh House Estate 3.1 miles
- Summer Island Estate 3.7 miles
- Elm Park House Estate 4.1 miles
- The Argory Estate 4.6 miles
- Drumilly House Estate 5.2 miles
- Castle Dillon House Estate 5.2 miles
- The Palace Estate 5.9 miles
- Caledon House Estate 7 miles
- Tynan Abbey Estate 7.4 miles
- Parkanaur Estate 7.8 miles
- Clontylew House Estate 8.4 miles
- Donaghmore House Estate 9.6 miles