Shantallow East
Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.033, -7.308 |
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| Dialling code: | 02871 (Londonderry) |
Shantallow East sits on the north‑west fringe of Derry, within the Derry City and Strabane district of Northern Ireland. It forms part of the larger Shantallow estate, primarily residential with much social housing dating from the mid‑20th century, and lies a short distance from the city centre with local green spaces and playing fields nearby.
The ward is known for a strong community spirit, visible in active local groups, youth projects and sporting clubs, and for murals and memorials that reflect its history during the Troubles. Like several north‑bank neighbourhoods it faces economic challenges and higher levels of deprivation, but has also seen targeted regeneration, grassroots arts and social enterprises aimed at improving opportunities and services for residents.
Postcode districts covering Shantallow East
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Strabane West 16 miles25.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Shantallow Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Galliagh Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Carn Hill Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Madam's Bank Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Skeoge Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Culmore Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Springtown Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Foyle Springs Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Northland Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ballymagroarty Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Caw Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ebrington Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Shantallow East
BT48 8PH, BT48 8PJ, BT48 8UH, BT48 8TL, BT48 8PY, BT48 8NE, BT48 8RA, BT48 8LL, BT48 8QR … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Belfast International Airport 50.6 miles81.5 km
- Londonderry Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Limavady Junction 12.3 miles19.8 km
Hotels near Shantallow East Ad
- The Ebrington Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Shipquay Boutique Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bishop's Gate Hotel 5 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Da Vinci's Hotel Derry 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Maldron Hotel Derry 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hotel No.9 2.5 miles4 km
- Waterfoot Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Everglades Hotel 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
Local points of interest
- Belmont Estate 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Magee College Derry Historic site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Museum of free derry Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Shipquay Street Historic site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Heritage tower museum Museum 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Willsborough Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Prehen Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ashbrook Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Foyle Park Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Glenkeen House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- The Oaks Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km