Kilrea
Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.972, -6.61 |
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| Population: | 1,616 |
| Dialling code: | 02829 |
The ward centred on the small village of Kilrea sits in the mainly rural western part of the Causeway Coast and Glens district of Northern Ireland, within County Londonderry. It occupies rolling farmland and low hills with views towards the Sperrin Mountains, lying inland but within easy reach of the north coast and larger towns such as Coleraine.
Locally the area retains strong agricultural roots alongside a modest service base of shops, schools, churches and community clubs; its settlement pattern reflects Plantation-era history in the county. Community life is lively for a rural ward, with local sports and events anchoring social ties, while many residents commute to nearby centres and benefit from tourism focused on the Causeway Coast and surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Kilrea
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Cookstown East 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Cookstown South 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Cookstown West 23.1 miles37.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Garvagh Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Rasharkin Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Valley Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Aghadowey Ward 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Swatragh Ward 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Clogh Mills Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Tamlaght O'Crilly Ward 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ballymoney North Ward 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ballymoney South Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Route Ward 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Ballymoney East Ward 8.1 miles13 km
- Maghera Ward 9.1 miles14.7 km
Example postcodes in Kilrea
BT51 5LH, BT51 5SB, BT51 4EJ, BT51 5YB, BT51 5YT, BT51 4EB, BT51 5NZ, BT51 5QD, BT51 5RN … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Belfast International Airport 26.8 miles43.1 km
- Ballymoney Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Coleraine Railway Station 11.4 miles18.3 km
Hotels near Kilrea Ad
- Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Ardtara Country House 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Walsh's Hotel and Apartments 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Bushtown Hotel & Spa 3 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in Kilrea
- Kilrea Primary School Primary
- St Columba's Primary School Primary
- St Paul's College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Landmore House Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Gortin House Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Garvagh House Estate 3 miles4.9 km
- Woodbank House Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Agivey House Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Leslie Hill Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Castleroe Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Somerset Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- The Diamond, Coleraine Historic site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Benvardin House Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Lisanoure Castle Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Ballyscullion House Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km