Ballycolman
Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.814, -7.47 |
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| Dialling code: | 02881 (Newtownstewart) |
Ballycolman is a predominantly residential ward on the edge of Derry, within the Derry City and Strabane district of Northern Ireland. It comprises a mix of council and private housing, modest local shops and green spaces, with straightforward road links into the city centre and nearby industrial or retail areas.
Developed largely in the mid-to-late 20th century, the area has a strong community feel with active sports clubs, youth organisations and local churches; many residents work in public services, retail or light industry in and around Derry. Local conversation often centres on regeneration, schooling and community facilities, while residents value the combination of urban amenities and access to surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Ballycolman
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 1 mile1.6 km
- Strabane West 0.5 miles0.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Strabane West Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Strabane North Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sion Mills Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Artigarvan Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Finn Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Dunnamanagh Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Newtownstewart Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Castlederg Ward 8.9 miles14.3 km
Example postcodes in Ballycolman
BT82 9QH, BT82 9AQ, BT82 9PJ, BT82 9BB, BT82 9EF, BT82 9EH, BT82 9GB, BT82 9BZ, BT82 9JX … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 20 miles32.2 km
- Belfast International Airport 51.2 miles82.3 km
- Londonderry Railway Station 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Fintona Junction 22.5 miles36.3 km
Hotels near Ballycolman Ad
- Fir Trees Hotel 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- The Cedar Country Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Ballycolman
- Holy Cross College Secondary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Urney Park Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holly Hill Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- Barons Court Estate 9 miles14.5 km
- Beltrim Castle Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Prehen Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Glenkeen House Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- The Oaks Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Ashbrook Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Kilcatten House Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Heritage tower museum Museum 13.6 miles22 km
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Learmount Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km