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Randalstown, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Randalstown is a small city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 5,378. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,378 Population 20/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 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
3.9 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Randalstown

Randalstown

Randalstown is a small town and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, between Antrim and Toome. The town, which contains a prominent disused railway viaduct, lies beside Lough Neagh and the Shane's Castle estate. Randalstown is bypassed by the M22 motorway with junctions at both the eastern and western ends of the town. It had a population of 5,151 people in the 2021 census.

People

Population5,378
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units2,151

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

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

Community

Population5,378
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates54.7500°, -6.3000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,038 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Randalstown

Randalstown is a small city in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 5,378. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Randalstown has a population of 5,378 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 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. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,378
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
275.8mi²
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

Randalstown vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Randalstown 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 489 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Randalstown 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)489

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Randalstown is $249,800, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,151 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,800
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units2,151

Property Tax

Climate in Randalstown

Randalstown 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.6° / 6.9° 73.6
Feb 5°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.7° 62.0
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 3.2° / 9.6° 60.4
Apr 8.4°C / 47°F 4.7° / 12.2° 56.2
May 11.1°C / 52°F 7.1° / 15.2° 55.0
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.5° 64.9
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19° 74.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.7° / 18.6° 86.1
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.5° 67.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 7.5° / 13° 89.4
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.5° 86.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.3° 85.0
Randalstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area275.8 sq mi (714.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates54.7500°N, 6.3000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.29"
Driest Month (May) 2.40"

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 M3.5 147 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 149 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 147 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Randalstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (2.4").

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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 Density20/sq mi
Total Area275.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Randalstown

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Benedict's College
Groggan Primary School
Moneynick Primary School
Randalstown Central Primary School
Maine Integrated Primary School
Creggan Primary School
Duneane Primary School
Mount St Michael's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Randalstown

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) AAC+ 64 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 Randalstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bellaghy Bawn
Garden Heritage Exhibition
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Mid-Antrim Museum
Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Seamus Heaney Homeplace
The Landscape Centre

Libraries in Randalstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antrim Library0.0
Ballymena Central Library0.0
Broughshane Library0.0
Crumlin Library0.0
Greystone Library0.0
Kells and Connor Library0.0
Portglenone Library0.0
Randalstown Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Randalstown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nutts Corner Sunday Market

Cafes in Randalstown

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Forge

Castles in Randalstown

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shane's Castle

Zoos in Randalstown

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

World of Owls

Gas Stations in Randalstown

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Kenny's

Breweries in Randalstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bibulous Bastard Brewing Company
Bloodline Brewing Company
Heaney Brewery
Hillstown Brewery
Our Brewery

Airports Near Randalstown

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Campbeltown AirportCALMedium Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Aughrim AirstripSmall Airport
Bellarena AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carrickmore AirstripSmall Airport
Castlerock AirstripSmall Airport
Causeway AirfieldSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmaglen AirstripSmall Airport
DerryogueSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Kildalloig AirstripSmall Airport
Mayobridge AirstripSmall Airport
MullaglassSmall Airport
Newry private AirstripSmall Airport
Newtownards AirportSmall Airport
Plains AirstripSmall Airport
Rathfriland AirstripSmall Airport
Redrock AirstripSmall Airport
Slemish AirfieldSmall Airport
Slieve Croob AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandragee AirstripSmall Airport
Tarsan Lane MicrolightsSmall Airport
The Moy AirstripSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Randalstown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Randalstown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Randalstown

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
1st Randalstown Presbyterian Church
Clonkeen Gospel Hall
Creavery Gospel Hall
Drummaul Church
Duneane Presbyterian Church
Randalstown Free Presbyterian Church
Randalstown Presbyterian
Sacred Heart
St Mac Nissi's
The Reformed Free Presbyterian 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Randalstown

What is the population of Randalstown?

Randalstown has a population of 5,378 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 275.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Randalstown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Randalstown?

Randalstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

How is the job market in Randalstown?

Randalstown 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 489 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Randalstown?

The median home value in Randalstown is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Randalstown?

50.0% of adults in Randalstown 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 Randalstown?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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