Ballywalter, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Ballywalter is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,572. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,572 Population 9/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Ballywalter

Ballywalter

Ballywalter is a village or townland and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the east coast of the Ards Peninsula between Donaghadee and Ballyhalbert. Ballywalter was formerly known as Whitkirk as far back as the 12th century. It had a population of 2,027 people in the 2011 census.

People

Population1,572
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,572
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates54.5433°, -5.4848°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (768 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ballywalter

Ballywalter is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 1,572. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ballywalter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area184.2 sq mi (477.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates54.5433°N, 5.4848°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (May) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 134 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Ballywalter has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 37°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ballywalter

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ballywalter Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ballywalter

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 Ballywalter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ards Arts Centre
Bangor Town Museum
Carriage Gallery
Down County Museum
Kiln House
Miller's House
Somme Heritage Centre
St. Patricks Visitor Centre
Store House
War Years Remembered
Whitehead Railway Museum

Libraries in Ballywalter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bangor Carnegie Library0.0
Donaghadee Library0.0
Downpatrick Library0.0
Killyleagh Library0.0
Newtownards Library0.0
Portaferry Library0.0
Whitehead Library0.0

Cafes in Ballywalter

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ballywalter Tea and Craft Rooms

Breweries in Ballywalter

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ards Brewing Company
Twisted Kettle Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Ballywalter

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Airports Near Ballywalter

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Castle Kennedy Airfield-Small Airport
Derryogue-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Slemish Airfield-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ballywalter

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ballywalter Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballywalter

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballywalter Gospel Hall
Ballywalter Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity
St. Andrew'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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What is the population of Ballywalter?

Ballywalter has a population of 1,572 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 184.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ballywalter?

Ballywalter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

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