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Coordinates:55.026, -7.312
Dialling code: 02871 (Londonderry)
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Shantallow is a largely residential ward in the northern part of Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland. Largely developed as post‑war social housing, it sits close to the city while having easy access to nearby open countryside, with compact estates, local shops, schools and community facilities defining much of its character.

The area was heavily affected by the Troubles and has faced economic and social challenges since, but it also has a strong community identity and a long history of grassroots regeneration. Local arts, youth work and sports initiatives are prominent, and residents often point to community organisations and projects as the driving force behind recent improvements.

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Transport links

  • City of Derry Airport 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Belfast International Airport 50.5 miles81.2 km
  • Londonderry Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
  • Limavady Junction 12.6 miles20.2 km

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Schools in Shantallow

  • Bunscoil Cholmcille Primary
  • Steelstown Voluntary Maintained Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Belmont Estate 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Magee College Derry Historic site 1.4 miles2.2 km
  • Museum of free derry Museum 2.1 miles3.3 km
  • Shipquay Street Historic site 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Heritage tower museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
  • Willsborough Estate 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Prehen Estate 4.2 miles6.7 km
  • Ashbrook Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Foyle Park Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Glenkeen House Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • The Oaks Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km