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Ballygowan, United Kingdom
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Ballygowan is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,832. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,832 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5017°, -5.7917° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.5 inches (850 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Ballygowan
Ballygowan is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 2,832. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ballygowan vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ballygowan vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 258 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $265,937 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,133 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ballygowan
Ballygowan 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5017°N, 5.7917°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Ballygowan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 184.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Ballygowan
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Dickson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moneyreagh Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carrickmannon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ballygowan
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Radio Belfast | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte | indie, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mdog Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm | belfast, irish traditional | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ballygowan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Caught in Time' Exhibition | ||||
| Andrew Jackson Cottage | ||||
| Ards Arts Centre | ||||
| Bangor Town Museum | ||||
| Carriage Gallery | ||||
| Carrickfergus Museum | ||||
| Crumlin Road Gaol | ||||
| Down County Museum | ||||
| Folk Galleries | ||||
| George Best's Family Home | ||||
| Kiln House | ||||
| Miller's House | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Somme Heritage Centre | ||||
| St. Patricks Visitor Centre | ||||
| Store House | ||||
| The White House | ||||
| Thompson Dock Pump House | ||||
| Ulster Folk and Transport Museum | ||||
| Ulster Folk Museum | ||||
| Ulster Museum | ||||
| Ulster Transport Museum | ||||
| US Rangers Centre | ||||
| W5 | ||||
| War Years Remembered |
Libraries in Ballygowan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardoyne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballyhackamore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballynahinch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bangor Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belfast Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carrickfergus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carryduff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlewellan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cloughfern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colin Glen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colin Glen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Comber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cregagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downpatrick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falls Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Finaghy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Arches Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killyleagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lisburn Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtonbreda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtownards Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormeau Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portaferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rathcoole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saintfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shankill Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suffolk LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| The Linen Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tullycarnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whiterock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ballygowan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Market |
Restaurants in Ballygowan
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ballygowan
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ballygowan
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ballygowan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ards Brewing Company | ||||
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Boundary Brewery | ||||
| Bullhouse Brewing Co. | ||||
| Farmageddon Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hilden Brewing Company | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Lecale Brewery | ||||
| Modest Beer | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Twisted Kettle Brewing Company | ||||
| Whitewater Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Ballygowan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ballygowan
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Large Airport |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Medium Airport |
| Aughrim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carstown Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnyvadden 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 |
| Slemish Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ballygowan
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballygowan Post Office | |
| Killinchy Post Office | |
| Lisbane Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ballygowan
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballygowan
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church | |
| Killinchy Non-subscribing Presbyterian Church | |
| Killinchy Parish Church | |
| Killinchy Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Joseph's Church | |
| St. Mary's Church of Ireland | |
| Trinity Ballygowan Presbyterian Church |
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What is the population of Ballygowan?
Ballygowan has a population of 2,832 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 184.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ballygowan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $265,937 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ballygowan?
Ballygowan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.
How is the job market in Ballygowan?
Ballygowan 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 258 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ballygowan?
The median home value in Ballygowan is $265,937. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ballygowan?
50.0% of adults in Ballygowan 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 Ballygowan?
90% of residents speak only English at home.