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New Buildings, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

New Buildings is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,381. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,381 Population 23/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 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
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$213,058 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population3,381
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

A
Home Value$213,058
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,352

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

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

Community

Population3,381
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates54.9603°, -7.3558°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,504 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About New Buildings

New Buildings is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 3,381. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

New Buildings has a population of 3,381 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 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

3,381
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
149.4mi²
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

New Buildings vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in New Buildings 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 308 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: New Buildings 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

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)308

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in New Buildings is $213,058, 24% 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 1,352 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,058
24% 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 Units1,352

Property Tax

New Buildings experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area149.4 sq mi (387.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates54.9603°N, 7.3558°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.73"
Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on May 3, 1998.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 143 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 6.6 in

New Buildings has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and May the driest (3.2").

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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 Density23/sq mi
Total Area149.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in New Buildings

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Columba's Primary School
Newbuildings Primary School
Bready Jubilee Primary School
Ballougry Primary School
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Radio Stations near New Buildings

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Highland Radio (IE) popular music, variety MP3 128 kbps
Northern Sound (IE) AAC 64 kbps

Museums in New Buildings

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apprentice Boys of Derry
Dunree Centre
Fort Dunree Military Museum
Foyle Valley Railway Museum
Museum of Free Derry
Tower Museum

Libraries in New Buildings

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buncrana Library0.0
Creggan Library0.0
Derry Central Library0.0
Lifford Library0.0
Newtownstewart Library0.0
Shantallow Library0.0
Strabane Library0.0
Strathfoyle Library0.0
Waterside Library0.0

Cafes in New Buildings

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Woodside Cafe

Castles in New Buildings

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altinaghree Castle

Gas Stations in New Buildings

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magheramason Service Station
Star

Shopping Malls in New Buildings

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballyore Retail Park

Gyms in New Buildings

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TLC

Breweries in New Buildings

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barronscourt Brewing Company
Dopey Dick Brewing Company
Kinnegar K1 Brewery
Northbound Brewery
Northbound Brewing
Otterbank Brewing Company
Rough Brothers Brewery
Walled City Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in New Buildings

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near New Buildings

21 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
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
Pettigo AirstripSmall Airport
Ruskey AirstripSmall Airport
The Moy AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport

Post Offices in New Buildings

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Liscloon Post Office
New Buildings Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Buildings

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bready Reformed Presbyterian Church
Derry/Londonderry Seventh-day Adventist Church
Magheramason Presbyterian Church
New Buidings Methodist Church
St Mary's Oratory

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 New Buildings

What is the population of New Buildings?

New Buildings has a population of 3,381 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 149.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is New Buildings expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $213,058 (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 New Buildings?

New Buildings 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 59°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.

How is the job market in New Buildings?

New Buildings 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 308 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in New Buildings?

The median home value in New Buildings is $213,058. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in New Buildings?

50.0% of adults in New Buildings 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 New Buildings?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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