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Limavady, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Limavady is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 12,970. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
12,970 Population 12/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 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
3.8 / 5.0
$256,177 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,970
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$256,177
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units5,188

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

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

Community

Population12,970
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates55.0505°, -6.9507°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,378 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Limavady

Limavady is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 12,970. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Limavady has a population of 12,970 with a density of 12 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.

Population

12,970
Total Population
12
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

Limavady vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Limavady 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 1,180 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Limavady 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)1,180

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Limavady is $256,177, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,188 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,177
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units5,188

Property Tax

Climate in Limavady

Limavady has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1190 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.9°C / 41°F -0.2° / 11.1° 82.4
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F 0.4° / 11.2° 102.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 13.2° 96.7
Apr 8°C / 46°F 1.6° / 15.2° 65.8
May 10.7°C / 51°F 4.3° / 18.2° 76.1
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 7.1° / 20.5° 89.3
Jul 14.5°C / 58°F 9.2° / 22.4° 106.4
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 9.3° / 21.5° 114.9
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 20.6° 100.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.3° 126.5
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 102.9
Dec 5.8°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 126.5
Limavady experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°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 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area1,043.6 sq mi (2,702.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates55.0505°N, 6.9507°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

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 M3.5 126 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 123 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 126 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 133 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 - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 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) 5.8 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Limavady has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") 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 Density12/sq mi
Total Area1,043.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Limavady

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Limavady Grammar School - - - -
Limavady Central Primary School - - - -
Limavady High School - - - -
Drumachose Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Limavady - - - -
Termoncanice Primary School - - - -
Roe Valley Integrated Primary School - - - -
Rossmar Special School - - - -
Gaelscoil Léim an Mhadaidh - - - -
Roe Valley Integrated Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Limavady

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Limavady

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

Libraries in Limavady

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

Hotels in Limavady

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roe Valley Resort

Restaurants in Limavady

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greens
Tank & Skinny's
The Coach House Brasserie

Cafes in Limavady

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al’s Coffee at Roe Valley Country Park
Hunters Bakery (Cafe)
John & Sally's
Munch Box
The Yellow Bird

Castles in Limavady

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellarena House
Drenagh

Clinics in Limavady

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #418925539
Limavady Health Centre

Train Stations in Limavady

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellarena

Bus Stations in Limavady

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Limavady Bus Station
Ulsterbus Ltd

Gas Stations in Limavady

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #12460939532
GB #531573591
GO - Petrol Station
Nicholl Auto Limavady
Star Petrol Station

Banks in Limavady

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Limavady Credit Union
Ulster Bank

Golf Courses in Limavady

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf at Roe Valley

Breweries in Limavady

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Northbound Brewery
Northbound Brewing
O'Connor Craft Beer

Airports Near Limavady

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
City of Derry AirportLDYMedium Airport
Enniskillen/St Angelo AirportENKMedium Airport
Islay AirportILYMedium Airport
Altamuskin-Small Airport
Bellarena Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carrickmore Airstrip-Small Airport
Castlerock Airstrip-Small Airport
Causeway Airfield-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Coulters Airstrip-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnamanagh Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Finn Valley Airfield UL-Small Airport
Letterkenny Airfield-Small Airport
Plains Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruskey Airstrip-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 Limavady

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bellarena Post Office
Bovally Post Office
Coolessan Post Office
Limavady Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Limavady

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church
Aidan's Well
Balteagh Presbyterian Church
Carrick Parish Church
Christ Church
Drumachose Presbyterian Church
First Limavady Presbyterian Church
Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church
Myroe Presbyterian Church
St John's Chapel of Ease
St Mary's Church
St. Aidan's
St. Lugha
The Church of Christ the King

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 Limavady

What is the population of Limavady?

Limavady has a population of 12,970 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 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 Limavady expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $256,177 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Limavady?

Limavady has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°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 54.3 inches.

How is the job market in Limavady?

Limavady 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 1,180 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Limavady?

The median home value in Limavady is $256,177. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Limavady?

50.0% of adults in Limavady 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 Limavady?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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