Hillsborough
Ward in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.443, -6.084 |
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| Population: | 3,872 |
| Dialling code: | 02892 (Lisburn) |
The Hillsborough electoral ward sits within the Lisburn and Castlereagh district of Northern Ireland, centred on the compact Georgian village of Hillsborough. The area is notable for its well‑preserved Georgian square and the stately Hillsborough Castle, whose gardens and grounds draw visitors and provide a tangible link to the ward’s historic role in regional and official life; the ward blends this historic core with surrounding rural countryside and fringe suburban development within easy reach of Belfast.
Economically the ward combines tourism and hospitality centred on the village, local shops and services, and agricultural activity in the hinterland, while many residents commute to nearby employment centres. Socially and culturally it has an engaged local community, conservation interests and small festivals that celebrate the area’s heritage and village character.
Postcode districts covering Hillsborough
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Antrim Centre 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Banbridge East 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Banbridge South 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Banbridge West 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Dundonald 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Holywood 16.6 miles26.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Maze Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dromore Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ravernet Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Blaris Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Dromara Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Lagan Valley Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Old Warren Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lagan Ward 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Knockmore Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Lisnagarvey Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Quilly Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Hilden Ward 5.3 miles8.6 km
Example postcodes in Hillsborough
BT26 6AX, BT26 6RL, BT26 6QS, BT26 6GQ, BT26 6PA, BT26 6DS, BT26 6AG, BT26 6AE, BT26 6DJ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Belfast International Airport 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Lisburn Railway Station 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Hilden Railway Station 5.9 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Hillsborough Ad
- Haslem Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Ballymac Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Millbrook Lodge 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Beechlawn Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Crowne Plaza Belfast 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Belmont House Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
- Balmoral Hotel, Belfast 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Bannville Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Hillsborough
- Beechlawn Special School Special
- Downshire Primary School Hillsborough Primary
Local points of interest
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Down Royal Racecourse Recreation 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mount Ida Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Montalto House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Belvoir Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Saintfield House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Ulidia Playing Fields Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Portmore Lough Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Queen's University Belfast University 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Ravenhill Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km