Crossgar and Killyleagh
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.392, -5.703 |
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| Population: | 1,667 |
| Dialling code: | 02844 (Downpatrick) |
The ward around Crossgar and Killyleagh lies in the Newry, Mourne and Down district of County Down, combining a small inland village with a picturesque coastal town on Strangford Lough. The landscape is typical drumlin countryside and shoreline, popular for boating and birdwatching, while many residents commute to Belfast or nearby centres even as farming and small local businesses remain important to the economy.
Community life is strong, with active sports clubs, churches and local festivals; Killyleagh Castle, a centuries-old inhabited fortress, provides a historic focal point and brings in visitors. Crossgar keeps a village atmosphere of traditional pubs, shops and agricultural roots, so the area blends heritage and tourism with everyday rural living.
Postcode districts covering Crossgar and Killyleagh
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 21.2 miles
- Banbridge South 23.3 miles
- Banbridge West 23.6 miles
- Dundonald 15.2 miles
- Holywood 17.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Quoile Ward 2.5 miles
- Derryboy Ward 3 miles
- Knocknashinna Ward 4.6 miles
- Cathedral Ward 5.4 miles
- Strangford Ward 5.7 miles
- Drumaness Ward 5.8 miles
- Kilmore Ward 6.4 miles
- Killinchy Ward 6.9 miles
- Ballydugan Ward 7.5 miles
- Ballynahinch Ward 7.8 miles
- Saintfield Ward 7.9 miles
- Portaferry Ward 8 miles
Example postcodes in Crossgar and Killyleagh
BT30 9HJ, BT30 9EJ, BT30 9QT, BT30 9LE, BT30 9RN, BT30 9UT, BT30 9UE, BT30 9QL, BT30 9UQ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 17 miles
- Belfast International Airport 27.5 miles
- Ballynahinch Junction 4.9 miles
- Hilden Railway Station 15.9 miles
Hotels near Crossgar and Killyleagh Ad
- Denvir's of Downpatrick 4.4 miles
- FURTHER.SPACE at Kinelarty 4.6 miles
- Lough Rooms at The Artisan 6.1 miles
- Millbrook Lodge 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Crossgar and Killyleagh
- Cedar Integrated Primary School Primary
- Glasswater Primary School Primary
- St Colmcille's High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Delamont House Estate 1.4 miles
- Castleward House Estate 5.1 miles
- Florida Manor Estate 5.2 miles
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Saintfield House Estate 7.3 miles
- Seaforde House Estate 7.6 miles
- Montalto House Estate 7.9 miles
- Ardglass Marina Marina 9.8 miles
- Tyrella House Estate 9.9 miles
- Killough Harbour Harbour 10 miles
- Ballywillwill House Estate 10.9 miles
- Mount Stewart House Estate 11.7 miles