Lagan
Ward in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.473, -6.185 |
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| Dialling code: | 02892 (Lisburn) |
Lagan is a ward within the Lisburn and Castlereagh area of Northern Ireland, stretching along parts of the River Lagan and blending suburban housing with semi‑rural edges. The river corridor gives the area a lot of green space and walking routes, and the neighbourhoods tend to be residential and family‑oriented, with local primary schools, community halls and small shopping parades serving day‑to‑day needs.
The ward sits within easy commuting distance of both Lisburn and Belfast, so the local economy is largely a mix of local services and people working elsewhere. Historically the river helped power mills and supported industry in the region, and today there’s an emphasis on conservation, leisure along the water and active community groups that run events and volunteer projects.
Postcode districts covering Lagan
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 8.7 miles14 km
- Antrim Centre 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Banbridge East 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Banbridge South 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Banbridge West 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Dundonald 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Holywood 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Moira Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Maze Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Maghaberry Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Magheralin Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hillsborough Ward 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Knockmore Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ballinderry Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dromore Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Quilly Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Old Warren Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ballymacoss Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Donaghcloney Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Lagan
BT67 0HR, BT67 0ET, BT66 7NY, BT67 0JS, BT67 0JW, BT67 0WR, BT67 0SR, BT67 0HX, BT67 0NB … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 16 miles25.8 km
- Moira Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lurgan Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Lagan Ad
- Haslem Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Ballymac Hotel 3 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Belmont House Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Beechlawn Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Seagoe Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Balmoral Hotel, Belfast 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Bannville Hotel 7.9 miles12.8 km
Schools in Lagan
- Brookfield Special School Special
- Meadow Bridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Down Royal Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Portmore Lough Nature reserve 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Oxford Island Nature reserve 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Mount Ida Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Carrick Blacker Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Langford Lodge Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Belvoir Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Mullavilly House Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Clover Hill Archaeological site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Ulster Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.2 km