Gilnahirk
Ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.585, -5.836 |
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Gilnahirk sits in the eastern suburbs of Belfast, forming part of East Belfast. It is largely a residential ward with a mix of housing from mid‑20th century terraces to more modern family homes, small local shops, schools and pockets of green space, and is within easy reach of the Stormont parliamentary estate and the city centre by road and public transport.
The area grew as part of Belfast’s suburban expansion and retains a quiet, suburban character with an active community life; residents typically look to the wider city for work and leisure while local groups and schools help maintain a distinct neighbourhood identity. Economic activity is therefore closely tied to the broader urban economy, with commuting, local services and nearby retail hubs shaping daily life.
Postcode districts covering Gilnahirk
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 24.4 miles
- Antrim Centre 18.1 miles
- Banbridge East 23.3 miles
- Banbridge South 24.4 miles
- Banbridge West 24.3 miles
- Dundonald 1.7 miles
- Holywood 3.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shandon Ward 0.8 miles
- Ballyhanwood Ward 1 mile
- Stormont Ward 1.2 miles
- Sandown Ward 1.3 miles
- Knock Ward 1.3 miles
- Graham's Bridge Ward 1.5 miles
- Dundonald Ward 1.7 miles
- Enler Ward 1.8 miles
- Garnerville Ward 1.8 miles
- Bloomfield Ward 1.9 miles
- Belmont Ward 2 miles
- Orangefield Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Gilnahirk
BT5 7GA, BT5 7ES, BT5 7GH, BT5 7QJ, BT5 7EL, BT5 7EW, BT5 7ER, BT5 7FT, BT5 7QY … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2.7 miles
- Belfast International Airport 16 miles
- Sydenham Railway Station, Northern Ireland 2.3 miles
- Belfast Central railway station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Gilnahirk Ad
- The Stormont Hotel 4 0.6 miles
- Wilton House 5 4.1 miles
- Room2 Belfast Hometel 4 4 miles
- Titanic Hotel Belfast 4 3.3 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast 5 4 miles
- The Culloden Estate and Spa 5 4.8 miles
- AC Hotels by Marriott Belfast 4 3.6 miles
- Ten Square Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- The Merchant Hotel 5 3.7 miles
- Europa Hotel 4 4 miles
Schools in Gilnahirk
- Gilnahirk Primary School Primary
- Our Lady and St Patrick's College Secondary
- Tullycarnet Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Castlereagh House Estate 1.8 miles
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Titanic Studio Museum 3.3 miles
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 3.3 miles
- Titanic Belfast Museum 3.4 miles
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 3.5 miles
- Victoria Square Shopping centre 3.7 miles
- Queen's University Belfast University 3.9 miles
- Ulster Museum Museum 4 miles
- Belvoir Estate 4.6 miles
- Craigavad House Estate 5.3 miles
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 5.5 miles