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 miles
- Strabane West 13.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brandywell Ward 0.4 miles
- Creggan South Ward 0.5 miles
- City Walls Ward 0.6 miles
- Northland Ward 0.7 miles
- Foyle Springs Ward 0.9 miles
- Victoria Ward 1.3 miles
- Springtown Ward 1.5 miles
- Sheriff's Mountain Ward 1.5 miles
- Ebrington Ward 1.6 miles
- Madam's Bank Ward 1.7 miles
- Carn Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Lisnagelvin Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Creggan
BT48 9AX, BT48 9TJ, BT48 9QD, BT48 9BB, BT48 9TN, BT48 9NF, BT48 9AU, BT48 9QP, BT48 9BH … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 7.7 miles
- Belfast International Airport 50.5 miles
- Londonderry Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Limavady Junction 14.2 miles
Hotels near Creggan Ad
- Shipquay Boutique Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 3 0.9 miles
- Bishop's Gate Hotel 5 0.7 miles
- Everglades Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- City Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- Maldron Hotel Derry 4 0.7 miles
- The Ebrington Hotel 1.1 miles
- Hotel No.9 0.7 miles
- The Maiden City Hotel 0.7 miles
- Da Vinci's Hotel 4 1.6 miles
Schools in Creggan
- Holy Child Primary School Primary
- Rosemount Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Museum of free derry Museum 0.6 miles
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 0.6 miles
- Heritage tower museum Museum 0.7 miles
- Shipquay Street Historic site 0.7 miles
- Magee College Derry Historic site 0.9 miles
- Belmont Estate 1.6 miles
- Prehen Estate 2.2 miles
- Ashbrook Estate 3.6 miles
- Glenkeen House Estate 4.9 miles
- Willsborough Estate 6 miles
- Foyle Park Estate 6.3 miles
- The Oaks Estate 6.6 miles