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Rathfriland, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Rathfriland is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,063. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,063 Population 3/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
54.2 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 Rathfriland

Rathfriland

Rathfriland is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Newry.

People

Population2,063
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3/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 Units825

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,063
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates54.2500°, -6.1667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Rathfriland

Rathfriland is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 2,063. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rathfriland has a population of 2,063 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 641.4 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. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,063
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
641.4mi²
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

Rathfriland vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rathfriland 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 188 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rathfriland 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)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Rathfriland 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 825 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 Units825

Property Tax

Rathfriland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area641.4 sq mi (1,661.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates54.2500°N, 6.1667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Rathfriland has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.1").

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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 Density3/sq mi
Total Area641.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Rathfriland

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Patrick's Primary School
Rathfriland High School
St Colman's Primary School and All Saints' Nursery Unit
Brontë Primary School
Drumadonnell Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School
St Paul's Primary School
Iveagh Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
St Marys Primary School Dechomet
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Radio Stations near Rathfriland

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast MP3 128 kbps
LMFM Country (IE) AAC 127 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 Rathfriland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barn Museum
Brownlow House
Greenore Railway Museum
Louth County Museum
Newry and Mourne Museum
Railway Museum

Libraries in Rathfriland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banbridge Library0.0
Bessbrook Library0.0
Brownlow Library0.0
Castlewellan Library0.0
Craigavon Museum Service0.0
Dromore Library0.0
Dundalk Library and Library HQ0.0
Kilkeel Library0.0
Lurgan Library0.0
Moira Library0.0
Newry City Library0.0
Tandragee Library0.0
The Bronte Library Rathfriland0.0
Warrenpoint Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rathfriland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newry Market
St Vincent de paul
St Vincent de Paul

Hotels in Rathfriland

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clonmurr B&B

Restaurants in Rathfriland

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flax at Turley's
Loft 56

Gas Stations in Rathfriland

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emo
Esso
Killen's
Milestone Service Station
Mourneview Garage

Banks in Rathfriland

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dromara & Drumgooland Credit Union

Breweries in Rathfriland

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Hut Brewing
MashDown Brewery
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Spadetown Brewery
Whitewater Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Rathfriland

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rathfriland

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Adamstown AirfieldSmall Airport
Athboy AirfieldSmall Airport
Aughrim AirstripSmall Airport
Ballyboughal AerodromeSmall Airport
Ballyhavil Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Blackhill AirstripSmall Airport
Carstown Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Coalisland AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmaglen AirstripSmall Airport
DerryogueSmall Airport
Donnydeade AirstripSmall Airport
Drumgurra AirstripSmall Airport
Dungannon AirstripSmall Airport
Dunnyvadden AirstripSmall Airport
Dunslaughlin AirstripSmall Airport
Ellistown AirstripSmall Airport
Laytown AirstripSmall Airport
Mayobridge AirstripSmall Airport
MullaglassSmall Airport
Navan AirfieldSmall Airport
Newry private AirstripSmall Airport
Newtownards AirportSmall 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
Tobertaskin AirstripSmall Airport
Trim AerodromeSmall Airport
Wild Geese Skydive CentreSmall Airport
Woodview AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rathfriland

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
1 Monteith Road, Banbridge, BT32 5AT
Ballinaskeagh Post Office
Cabra Post Office
Hilltown Post Office
Rathfriland Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rathfriland

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cuan Mhuire Newry

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rathfriland

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ballyroney Presbyterian Church
Brookevale
Clonduff Presbyterian Church
Drumballyroney Church
Drumgooland Presbyterian Church
Drumlough Gospel Hall
First Annaclone Presbyterian Church
First Rathfriland Presbyterian Church
Glascar Presbyterian Church
Gransha Gospel Hall
Hilltown Presbyterian Church
Katesbridge Presbyterian Church
Moneyslane Free Presbyterian Church
Rathfriland Baptist Church
Rathfriland Elim
Rathfriland Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ryan's Presbyterian Church
Saint John's Church of Ireland
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Second Rathfriland Presbyterian Church
Shanaghan Gospel Hall
St John's Church of Ireland
St John's RC Church
St John's RC Church
St Mary's
St Mary's RC Church
St Patrick's RC Church
St. Colman's Catholic Church
Third Rathfriland 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 Rathfriland

What is the population of Rathfriland?

Rathfriland has a population of 2,063 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 641.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Rathfriland 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 Rathfriland?

Rathfriland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Rathfriland?

Rathfriland 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 188 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rathfriland?

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

How are the schools in Rathfriland?

50.0% of adults in Rathfriland 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 Rathfriland?

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

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