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Hillsborough, United Kingdom
Northern Ireland · United Kingdom
Hillsborough is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,872. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hillsborough
Hillsborough railway station was on the Banbridge, Lisburn and Belfast Railway which ran from Knockmore Junction to Banbridge in Northern Ireland.
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| Population | 3,872 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4635°, -6.0766° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Hillsborough
Hillsborough is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 3,872. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hillsborough vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Hillsborough 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) | 352 |
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 | $277,059 |
| 2% 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 | 1,549 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hillsborough
Hillsborough 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 | 47.8°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 172.6 sq mi (447.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4635°N, 6.0766°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and May the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 172.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Hillsborough
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Bridge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Colman's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dromore High School | - | - | - | - |
| Downshire Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brookfield Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Riverdale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beechlawn School | - | - | - | - |
| Dromore Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hillsborough
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Radio Belfast | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LMFM Country (IE) | - | AAC 127 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 Hillsborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crumlin Road Gaol | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| The White House | ||||
| Thompson Dock Pump House | ||||
| Ulster Museum | ||||
| W5 |
Libraries in Hillsborough
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardoyne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballyhackamore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballynahinch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Banbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belfast Central 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 | |||||
| Cregagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crumlin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dromore 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 | |||||
| Greystone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Arches Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lisburn City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lisburn Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moira Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtonbreda 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 Bronte Library Rathfriland | 0.0 | |||||
| The Linen Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tullycarnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whiterock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hillsborough
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutts Corner Sunday Market | |||||
| Saint George's Market |
Restaurants in Hillsborough
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hillsborough
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hillsborough
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hillsborough
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hillsborough
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hillsborough
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hillsborough
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hillsborough
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hillsborough
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hillsborough
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hillsborough
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Boundary Brewery | ||||
| Bullhouse Brewing Co. | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hilden Brewing Company | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| MashDown Brewery | ||||
| Modest Beer | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Norn Iron Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Whitewater Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Hillsborough
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hillsborough
28 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 |
| Blackhill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carstown Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castlerock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Causeway Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coalisland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crossmaglen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Donnydeade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drumgurra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Airstrip | - | 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 |
| The Moy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Geese Skydive Centre | - | Small Airport |
| Woodview Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hillsborough
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dromore Post Office | |
| Hillsborough Post Office | |
| Moundview Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Annahilt Presbyterian Church | |
| Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church | |
| Broomhedge Methodist Church | |
| Dromore Baptist Church | |
| Dromore Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer | |
| Dromore Elim Church | |
| Dromore Free Presbyterian Church | |
| Dromore Gospel Hall | |
| Dromore Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church | |
| First Dromore Presbyterian Church | |
| Hillsborough Elim | |
| Hillsborough Free Presbyterian Church | |
| Hillsborough Presbyterian Church | |
| Kilwarlin Moravian Church | |
| Legacurry Presbyterian Church | |
| Maze Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Colman's | |
| Saint James Parish Church | |
| Saint John's Parish Church |
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What is the population of Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has a population of 3,872 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 172.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Hillsborough expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $277,059 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough 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 59°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.
How is the job market in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough 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 352 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hillsborough?
The median home value in Hillsborough is $277,059. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Hillsborough?
50.0% of adults in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
90% of residents speak only English at home.