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Castlereagh, United Kingdom
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Castlereagh is a mid-size city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 56,679. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
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| Population | 56,679 |
| Population Density | 926 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5735°, -5.8847° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (880 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Castlereagh
Castlereagh is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 56,679. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Castlereagh vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Castlereagh 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) | 5,158 |
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 | $214,603 |
| 24% 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 | 22,672 |
Property Tax
Climate in Castlereagh
Castlereagh 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 | 48.5°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5735°N, 5.8847°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Castlereagh has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") 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 | 926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 61.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Castlereagh
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Integrated Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Michaels Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cairnshill Integrated Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Knockbreda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Loughview Integrated Primary and Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenwood Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Josephs Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Belvoir Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lagan College | — | — | — | — |
| Wellington College | — | — | — | — |
| Rosetta Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aquinas Diocesan Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Strathearn Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenwood Assessment Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Braniel Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ashfield Boys' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarawood Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Cregagh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Strandtown Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dundela Infants School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Rosetta | — | — | — | — |
| Cherryville | — | — | — | — |
| Euston Street Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elmgrove Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph's College | — | — | — | — |
| Breda Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lisnasharragh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bloomfield Collegiate School | — | — | — | — |
| Strathearn School | — | — | — | — |
| Orangefield Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Harding Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lisnasharragh Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Grosvenor Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Leadhill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Bernard's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Castlereagh
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 Castlereagh
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Somme Heritage Centre | ||||
| St. Patricks Visitor Centre | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| War Years Remembered | ||||
| Whitehead Railway Museum |
Libraries in Castlereagh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardoyne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballyclare 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 | |||||
| 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 City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lisburn Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtonbreda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtownards Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormeau Road 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 | |||||
| Whitehead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whiterock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Castlereagh
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Market |
Hotels in Castlereagh
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Castlereagh
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Castlereagh
31 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Castlereagh
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Castlereagh
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Castlereagh
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Castlereagh
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Castlereagh
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Castlereagh
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Castlereagh
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Castlereagh
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Castlereagh
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Castlereagh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Modest Beer | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Castlereagh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Castlereagh
19 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 |
| Causeway Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crossmaglen 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 |
| Redrock Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Slemish Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | — | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Castlereagh
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ardenlee Post Office | |
| Ballyhackamore Post Office | |
| Ballynafeigh Post Office | |
| Bloomfield Post Office | |
| Braniel Post Office | |
| Cregagh Post Office | |
| Lower Castlereagh Post Office | |
| Milltown Post Office | |
| Newton Park Post Office | |
| Rosetta Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Castlereagh
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 Castlereagh
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agape Fellowship | |
| Ballyhackamore Gospel Hall | |
| Ballynafeigh Methodist Church | |
| Beersbridge Road Elim Pentecostal | |
| Belfast Temple | |
| Belmont Presbyterian Church | |
| Belvoir Methodist Church | |
| Belvoir Parish Church of Ireland | |
| Bloomfield Independant Methodist Church | |
| Bloomfield Presbyterian Church | |
| Braniel Church | |
| Castlereagh Fellowship | |
| Castlereagh Gospel Hall | |
| Castlereagh Presbyterian Church | |
| Christian Fellowship Church | |
| Church of the Pentecost | |
| Cregagh Baptist | |
| Cregagh Methodist Church | |
| Cregagh Presbyterian Church | |
| Cregah Congregational Church |
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What is the population of Castlereagh?
Castlereagh has a population of 56,679 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 926 people per square mile, spread across 61.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Castlereagh expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,603 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Castlereagh?
Castlereagh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.
How is the job market in Castlereagh?
Castlereagh 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 5,158 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Castlereagh?
The median home value in Castlereagh is $214,603. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Castlereagh?
50.0% of adults in Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh?
90% of residents speak only English at home.