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 miles
- Strabane West 16 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shantallow Ward 0.5 miles
- Galliagh Ward 0.6 miles
- Carn Hill Ward 1 mile
- Madam's Bank Ward 1.2 miles
- Skeoge Ward 1.4 miles
- Culmore Ward 1.4 miles
- Springtown Ward 1.4 miles
- Foyle Springs Ward 1.9 miles
- Northland Ward 2.1 miles
- Ballymagroarty Ward 2.2 miles
- Caw Ward 2.3 miles
- Ebrington Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Shantallow East
BT48 7UG, BT48 8QF, BT48 8PF, BT48 7UJ, BT48 8NQ, BT48 8FN, BT48 8AU, BT48 7UQ, BT48 8SD … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 5.8 miles
- Belfast International Airport 50.6 miles
- Londonderry Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Limavady Junction 12.3 miles
Hotels near Shantallow East Ad
- Shipquay Boutique Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 3 2 miles
- Da Vinci's Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Bishop's Gate Hotel 5 2.7 miles
- City Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- The Ebrington Hotel 2.5 miles
- Maldron Hotel Derry 4 2.6 miles
- Everglades Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Hotel No.9 2.5 miles
- The Maiden City Hotel 2.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Belmont Estate 1.2 miles
- Magee College Derry Historic site 1.9 miles
- Museum of free derry Museum 2.6 miles
- Shipquay Street Historic site 2.7 miles
- Walker's Monument and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall Historic site 2.7 miles
- Heritage tower museum Museum 2.9 miles
- Willsborough Estate 3.8 miles
- Prehen Estate 4.7 miles
- Ashbrook Estate 4.9 miles
- Foyle Park Estate 5.1 miles
- Glenkeen House Estate 6.2 miles
- The Oaks Estate 7.8 miles