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 miles
- Antrim Centre 13 miles
- Banbridge East 20.6 miles
- Banbridge South 21.2 miles
- Banbridge West 21 miles
- Dundonald 6.9 miles
- Holywood 6.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ballygomartin Ward 0.6 miles
- Beechmount Ward 0.7 miles
- Turf Lodge Ward 0.7 miles
- Clonard Ward 0.7 miles
- Falls Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Woodvale Ward 1.1 miles
- Falls Ward 1.3 miles
- Shaw's Road Ward 1.3 miles
- Forth River Ward 1.3 miles
- Blackstaff Ward 1.4 miles
- Shankill Ward 1.5 miles
- Andersonstown Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ballymurphy
BT12 7QQ, BT12 7JE, BT12 7JN, BT12 7FU, BT12 7LB, BT12 7QE, BT12 7JZ, BT12 7JT, BT12 7PZ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 4.6 miles
- Belfast International Airport 10.4 miles
- Adelaide Station 1.5 miles
- City Hospital Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Ballymurphy Ad
- Europa Hotel Belfast 4 1.8 miles
- Gregory by the Warren Collection 4 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre 4 1.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre 3 1.7 miles
- Grand Central Hotel Belfast 5 1.9 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 1.8 miles
- Tara Lodge 4 2 miles
- The Quarter by the Warren Collection 4 2 miles
- The Malone 4 1.8 miles
- Maldron Hotel Belfast City 4 1.9 miles
Schools in Ballymurphy
- Bunscoil An Tsleibhe Dhuibh Primary
Local points of interest
- Queen's University Belfast University 2 miles
- Ulster Museum Museum 2 miles
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 2.2 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 2.8 miles
- Titanic Belfast Museum 2.8 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 3.2 miles
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 3.3 miles
- Belvoir Estate 3.7 miles
- Glengormly House Estate 3.9 miles
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 4 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 4.8 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 4.9 miles