Ballynahinch
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.404, -5.895 |
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| Population: | 5,701 |
| Dialling code: | 02897 (Saintfield) |
Ballynahinch is a mostly rural electoral ward in the Newry, Mourne and Down council area of Northern Ireland, sitting in the agricultural lowlands that slope towards the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and Slieve Croob. The ward includes the small market town at its heart and surrounding villages and farms, so the landscape is a mix of fields, hedgerows and small commercial streets rather than dense urban development.
Locally the area is known for its market-town history and connections to the 1798 period, a strong community life centred on clubs and parish halls, and an economy that blends local retail and services with agriculture and light industry; many residents also commute to nearby centres such as Newry or Belfast. Annual fairs, GAA activity and a noticeable interest in preserving historic buildings give the ward a strong sense of local identity despite its relatively quiet, rural character.
Postcode districts covering Ballynahinch
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Banbridge East 14 miles22.5 km
- Banbridge South 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Banbridge West 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Dundonald 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Holywood 15.9 miles25.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilmore Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Drumaness Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ballymacbrennan Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Dromara Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Saintfield Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ballyward Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ravernet Ward 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Carryduff East Ward 7 miles11.3 km
- Derryboy Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Quoile Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ballydugan Ward 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 7.8 miles12.5 km
Example postcodes in Ballynahinch
BT24 8WD, BT24 8HA, BT24 8TU, BT24 8BW, BT24 8TH, BT24 8ES, BT24 8BY, BT24 8WA, BT24 8EQ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Belfast International Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lisburn Railway Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Ballynahinch Ad
- Millbrook Lodge 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Haslem Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Denvirs Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Ballynahinch
- Assumption Grammar School Secondary
- Ballynahinch Primary School Primary
- Harmony Christian School Independent - all ages
- St Colman's High and Sixth Form College Secondary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
- The High School Ballynahinch Secondary
Local points of interest
- Montalto House Estate 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Saintfield House Estate 5 miles8 km
- Seaforde House Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Florida Manor Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Delamont House Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Belvoir Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Down Royal Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Tyrella House Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km