Creggan
Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.998, -7.34 |
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| Dialling code: | 02871 (Londonderry) |
Creggan is a large residential neighbourhood in the council area of Derry City and Strabane, lying close to the older parts of the city and neighbouring the Bogside. Built mainly in the mid-20th century as a housing estate, it has a dense urban character and a strong sense of local identity shaped by its history.
The area is well known for its community spirit, murals and cultural activity, with active youth projects and arts initiatives alongside Gaelic sport and music traditions. It was heavily affected by the Troubles and still faces economic and social challenges, but regeneration programmes and local organisations have driven a sustained effort to improve housing, services and opportunities.
Postcode districts covering Creggan
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Strabane West 13.3 miles21.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Brandywell Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Creggan South Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- City Walls Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Northland Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Foyle Springs Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Victoria Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Springtown Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sheriff's Mountain Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Ebrington Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Madam's Bank Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Carn Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lisnagelvin Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Creggan
BT48 0HW, BT48 9AL, BT48 9NQ, BT48 9NN, BT48 9ND, BT48 9LX, BT48 9QQ, BT48 9LU, BT48 9BG … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Belfast International Airport 50.5 miles81.4 km
- Londonderry Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Limavady Junction 14.2 miles22.9 km
Hotels near Creggan Ad
- Shipquay Boutique Hotel 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Bishop's Gate Hotel 5 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Ebrington Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Maldron Hotel Derry 4 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Everglades Hotel 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hotel No.9 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Da Vinci's Hotel Derry 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Waterfoot Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Belfray Country Inn 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
Schools in Creggan
- Holy Child Primary School Primary
- Rosemount Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum of free derry Museum 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 0.6 miles1 km
- Heritage tower museum Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Shipquay Street Historic site 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Magee College Derry Historic site 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Belmont Estate 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Prehen Estate 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ashbrook Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Glenkeen House Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Willsborough Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Foyle Park Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Oaks Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km