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Ballykelly, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Ballykelly is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,735. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,735 Population 2/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
53.9 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
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Ballykelly

Ballykelly

Ballykelly is a village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Limavady on the main Derry to Limavady A2 road and is 15 miles (24 km) east of Derry. It is designated as a Large Village and in 2021 the population of Ballykelly was 2,004. It lies within Causeway Coast and Glens district.

People

Population1,735
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units694

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,735
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates55.0443°, -7.0186°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Ballykelly

Ballykelly is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,735. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ballykelly has a population of 1,735 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 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. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,735
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1,043.6mi²
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

Ballykelly vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ballykelly 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 158 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ballykelly 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)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Ballykelly is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 694 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units694

Property Tax

Ballykelly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates55.0443°N, 7.0186°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (May) 2.99"

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 M3.5 129 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 125 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 129 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Ballykelly has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (3.0").

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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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,043.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Ballykelly

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballykelly Primary School
Faughanvale Primary School
St Finlough's Primary School Sistrakeel
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Radio Stations near Ballykelly

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ballykelly

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Green Lane Museum
Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium
Limavady Museum

Libraries in Ballykelly

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carndonagh Library0.0
Dungiven Library0.0
Limavady Library0.0
Moville Library0.0
Strathfoyle Library0.0

Hotels in Ballykelly

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Drummond Hotel

Restaurants in Ballykelly

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Barden

Monuments in Ballykelly

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Base Tower

Clinics in Ballykelly

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Gas Stations in Ballykelly

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
WHN Fuels

Banks in Ballykelly

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballykelly Credit Union

Breweries in Ballykelly

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Northbound Brewery
Northbound Brewing
O'Connor Craft Beer
Otterbank Brewing Company

Airports Near Ballykelly

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
Enniskillen/St Angelo AirportENKMedium Airport
AltamuskinSmall Airport
Ashfield - Russell's field ULSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Carrigart AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Coulters AirstripSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Drumavish AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnamanagh AirstripSmall Airport
Finn Valley Airfield ULSmall Airport
Letterkenny AirfieldSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Redrock AirstripSmall Airport
Ruskey AirstripSmall Airport
Tandragee AirstripSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
The Moy AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballykelly

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballykelly Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballykelly

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballykelly Presbyterian Church
St Findluganus Church, Tamlaghtfinlagan
St Finloch's 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 Ballykelly

What is the population of Ballykelly?

Ballykelly has a population of 1,735 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,043.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Ballykelly expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ballykelly?

Ballykelly has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ballykelly?

Ballykelly 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 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ballykelly?

The median home value in Ballykelly is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Ballykelly?

50.0% of adults in Ballykelly 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 Ballykelly?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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