Ballymurphy
Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.596, -5.98 |
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Ballymurphy is an electoral ward and long-established housing area on the western edge of Belfast in Northern Ireland, located in what is commonly referred to as West Belfast. The neighbourhood sits among a mix of post‑war council housing, small shops and community facilities, with green spaces and local roads linking it into the wider urban fabric of the city.
Historically the area is best known for its strong community identity and for tragic events during the Troubles, notably the 1971 civilian killings that were the subject of a later public inquest. Today Ballymurphy is a largely working‑class area with active grassroots groups, murals and community projects aimed at addressing economic challenges and promoting cultural life, reflecting both enduring social difficulties and local resilience.
Postcode districts covering Ballymurphy
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Antrim Centre 13 miles20.9 km
- Banbridge East 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Banbridge South 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Banbridge West 21 miles33.8 km
- Dundonald 6.9 miles11 km
- Holywood 6.7 miles10.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ballygomartin Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Beechmount Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Turf Lodge Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Clonard Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Falls Park Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Woodvale Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Falls Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Shaw's Road Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Forth River Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Blackstaff Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Shankill Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Andersonstown Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Example postcodes in Ballymurphy
BT12 7LD, BT12 7JL, BT13 3QY, BT12 7PS, BT12 7RD, BT12 7JJ, BT12 7SG, BT12 7LE, BT13 3PZ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Belfast International Airport 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Adelaide Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- City Hospital Railway Station 1.6 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Ballymurphy Ad
- Wilton House 5 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Room2 Belfast Hometel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Merchant Hotel 5 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Maldron Hotel Belfast City 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Benedicts Hotel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Ballymurphy
- Bunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh Primary
Local points of interest
- Queen's University Belfast University 2 miles3.2 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 2 miles3.2 km
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Titanic Belfast Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Titanic Studio Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Belvoir Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Glengormly House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 4 miles6.5 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Castlereagh House Estate 4.9 miles8 km