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Connswater

Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Coordinates:54.6, -5.886
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Connswater is an electoral ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland, situated in the eastern part of the city along the course of the River Connswater. The area mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war housing and lies close to green spaces such as Victoria Park, giving it a semi‑urban feel within easy reach of the city centre.

Historically part of Belfast’s industrial east with strong working‑class roots, the ward has seen notable regeneration in recent years, most visibly through the Connswater Community Greenway - a linear park and flood‑alleviation project that improved access, green space and community facilities. The local economy is a blend of small shops, light industry and community organisations, and the area has an active civic life shaped by ongoing social and environmental improvement efforts.

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Transport links

  • George Best Belfast City Airport 1.4 miles2.2 km
  • Belfast International Airport 13.8 miles22.2 km
  • Sydenham Railway Station, Northern Ireland 0.8 miles1.2 km
  • Belfast Central railway station 1.3 miles2.1 km

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Schools in Connswater

  • Dundela Infants School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Titanic Studio Museum 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast Museum 1.2 miles1.9 km
  • Victoria Square Shopping centre 1.6 miles2.5 km
  • Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
  • Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 2 miles3.3 km
  • Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 2.1 miles3.5 km
  • Queen's University Belfast University 2.2 miles3.6 km
  • Ulster Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
  • Castlereagh House Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Belvoir Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • Glengormly House Estate 4.3 miles7 km
  • Giants Ring Archaeological site 4.8 miles7.8 km