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 miles
- Antrim Centre 14.4 miles
- Banbridge East 23.2 miles
- Banbridge South 24 miles
- Banbridge West 23.8 miles
- Dundonald 4.3 miles
- Holywood 3.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fortwilliam Ward 0.9 miles
- New Lodge Ward 1 mile
- Sydenham Ward 1 mile
- Ballymacarrett Ward 1.3 miles
- Water Works Ward 1.3 miles
- Innisfayle Ward 1.4 miles
- Shankill Ward 1.6 miles
- Connswater Ward 1.6 miles
- Chichester Park Ward 1.6 miles
- Cliftonville Ward 1.8 miles
- Ardoyne Ward 1.9 miles
- Woodstock Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Duncairn
BT15 3HY, BT1 2LA, BT1 1FH, BT3 9JU, BT3 9HJ, BT15 2GQ, BT15 3EF, BT3 9WA, BT3 9BG … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1.6 miles
- Belfast International Airport 12.4 miles
- York Road Station 0.5 miles
- Yorkgate Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels in Duncairn Ad
- The Quarter by the Warren Collection 4
- Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre 3
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4
- Malmaison Belfast 4
- AC Hotel Belfast 4
- The Merchant Hotel 5
- Bank Square Town House 3
- Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter
- Premier Inn Belfast City Cathedral Quarter 3
- Obel 62
Schools in Duncairn
- Currie Primary School Primary
- Holy Family Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Titanic Studio Museum 0.5 miles
- Titanic Belfast Museum 0.7 miles
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 1.4 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 1.7 miles
- Queen's University Belfast University 2.4 miles
- Ulster Museum Museum 2.6 miles
- Glengormly House Estate 2.7 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 2.8 miles
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Castlereagh House Estate 3.9 miles
- Belvoir Estate 4.7 miles
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 5.5 miles