Duncairn
Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.617, -5.912 |
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Duncairn is an inner‑north Belfast ward in Northern Ireland, straddling parts of the Antrim Road corridor close to the New Lodge and within easy reach of the city centre. The area mixes rows of Victorian terraces with pockets of social housing and small local high streets, and benefits from the green backdrop of Cave Hill to the north.
Locally it’s known for a strong community life and creative activity, anchored by venues such as the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts, and a host of grassroots groups tackling regeneration and youth work. Historically a working‑class area that experienced significant tensions during the Troubles, it has seen steady community‑led renewal and remains a diverse neighbourhood with independent shops, pubs and active civic organisations.
Postcode districts covering Duncairn
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Antrim Centre 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Banbridge East 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Banbridge South 24 miles38.6 km
- Banbridge West 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Dundonald 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Holywood 3.7 miles5.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Fortwilliam Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- New Lodge Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sydenham Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Ballymacarrett Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Water Works Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Innisfayle Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Shankill Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Connswater Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chichester Park Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cliftonville Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ardoyne Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Woodstock Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Duncairn
BT15 3JX, BT1 3EQ, BT15 3JJ, BT15 2LH, BT1 1NH, BT1 3FF, BT15 1LZ, BT3 9LG, BT1 2DX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Belfast International Airport 12.4 miles20 km
- York Road Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Yorkgate Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
Hotels in Duncairn Ad
- The Merchant Hotel 5
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4
- Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre 3
- Malmaison Belfast 4
- The Lansdowne Hotel
- Quarter by Warren Collection 4
Schools in Duncairn
- Currie Primary School Primary
- Holy Family Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Titanic Studio Museum 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Titanic Belfast Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Queen's University Belfast University 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Glengormly House Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Castlereagh House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Belvoir Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 5.5 miles8.9 km