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Ballyclare, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Ballyclare is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 9,472. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
9,472 Population 34/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$236,485 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,472
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$236,485
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units3,789

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population9,472
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates54.7509°, -5.9994°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Ballyclare

Ballyclare is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 9,472. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ballyclare has a population of 9,472 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

9,472
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
275.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Ballyclare vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ballyclare is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 862 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ballyclare vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)862

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ballyclare is $236,485, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,789 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,485
16% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units3,789

Property Tax

Climate in Ballyclare

Ballyclare has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Ballyclare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area275.8 sq mi (714.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates54.7509°N, 5.9994°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (May) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in

Ballyclare has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area275.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Ballyclare

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fairview Primary School - - - -
Thompson Primary School - - - -
Ballynure Primary School - - - -
Ballyclare Secondary School - - - -
Ballyclare High School - - - -
Ballyclare Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ballyclare

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast - MP3 128 kbps
SVETUR - MP3 128 kbps
Raidió Fáilte indie, rock MP3 128 kbps
Svetur (IE) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Mdog Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm belfast, irish traditional MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ballyclare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Caught in Time' Exhibition
Andrew Jackson Cottage
Carrickfergus Museum
Crumlin Road Gaol
Folk Galleries
Garden Heritage Exhibition
George Best's Family Home
Larne Museum & Art Centre
Linen Centre and Museum
Museum At The Mill
Museum of Orange Heritage
Northern Ireland War Memorial
Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
Police Museum
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
Sentry Hill Historic House
The Landscape Centre
The White House
Thompson Dock Pump House
Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
Ulster Folk Museum
Ulster Museum
Ulster Transport Museum
US Rangers Centre
W5

Libraries in Ballyclare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antrim Library0.0
Ardoyne Library0.0
Ballyclare Library0.0
Ballyhackamore Library0.0
Bar Library0.0
Belfast Central Library0.0
Broughshane Library0.0
Carnlough Library0.0
Carrickfergus Library0.0
Carryduff Library0.0
Chichester Library0.0
Cloughfern Library0.0
Colin Glen Library0.0
Colin Glen Library0.0
Cregagh Library0.0
Crumlin Library0.0
Dundonald Library0.0
Falls Road Library0.0
Finaghy Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Glengormley Library0.0
Greenisland Library0.0
Greystone Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Grove Library0.0
Holywood Arches Library0.0
Holywood Library0.0
Kells and Connor Library0.0
Larne Library0.0
Lisburn City Library0.0
Lisburn Road Library0.0
Newtonbreda Library0.0
Ormeau Road Library0.0
Rathcoole Library0.0
Shankill Road Library0.0
Suffolk LIbrary0.0
The Linen Hall Library0.0
Tullycarnet Library0.0
Whiterock Library0.0
Woodstock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ballyclare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Larne Market Yard
Nutts Corner Sunday Market
Saint George's Market

Hotels in Ballyclare

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5 Corners Guest Inn
Dunamoy Cottages & Spa

Restaurants in Ballyclare

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cathay Square
Namaste
Oregano
The Hub Pizza

Cafes in Ballyclare

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Time Coffee House
Yew Tree Coffee Shop

Clinics in Ballyclare

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #400066756

Veterinaries in Ballyclare

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clare Vet Group

Bus Stations in Ballyclare

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballyclare Buscentre

Gas Stations in Ballyclare

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
BP
GB #1241313532
Maxol
Maxol
Solo

Banks in Ballyclare

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Danske Bank

Golf Courses in Ballyclare

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballyclare Golf Course
Greenacres Golf Course

Breweries in Ballyclare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bell's Brewery
Bell's Brewery
Bibulous Bastard Brewing Company
Boundary Brewery
Bullhouse Brewing Co.
Farmageddon Brewing Company
Hercules Brewing Company
Hercules Brewing Company
Hilden Brewing Company
Knockout Brewing
Knockout Brewing
Modest Beer
Norn Iron Brewing Company
Norn Iron Brewing Company
Out of Office Brewing Company
Out of Office Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Ballyclare

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Airports Near Ballyclare

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Derryogue-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kildalloig Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Wild Geese Skydive Centre-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ballyclare

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballyclare Post Office
Ballynure Post Office
Ballyrobert Post Office
Templepatrick Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ballyclare

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Belfast Chiropody Clinic
Belfast Chiropractic Clinic
Belfast Skin Clinic
Department of Clinical Health Psychology
Diabetic Retinopathy Service
Emerald Urgent Care
Endoscopy
Firefly Foot & Ankle Clinic
Fitzwilliam Clinic
Ligoniel Health Centre
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Therapie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballyclare

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballyclare Baptist Church
Ballyclare Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Ballyclare Gospel Hall
Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ballylinney Presbyterian Church
Ballynashee Gospel Hall
Ballynure Methodist Church
Ballynure Presbyterian Church
Ballyrobert Mission Hall
Christ Church
First Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church
St John The Evangalist
Staid Congegational Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballyclare

What is the population of Ballyclare?

Ballyclare has a population of 9,472 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Ballyclare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,485 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ballyclare?

Ballyclare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ballyclare?

Ballyclare has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 862 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ballyclare?

The median home value in Ballyclare is $236,485. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Ballyclare?

50.0% of adults in Ballyclare hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Ballyclare?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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