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Rostrevor, United Kingdom

Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

Rostrevor is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,515. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,515 Population 14/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
60.2 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
$248,260 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Rostrevor

Rostrevor

Rostrevor is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the foot of Slieve Martin on the coast of Carlingford Lough, near Warrenpoint. The Kilbroney River flows through the village and Rostrevor Forest is nearby. 7.5 miles (12 km) south-east of Newry, the village is within the Newry, Mourne and Down local government district.

People

Population2,515
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$248,260
Rent$1,249
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,006

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

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

Community

Population2,515
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates54.1000°, -6.2000°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceNorthern Ireland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Rostrevor

Rostrevor is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 2,515. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 60.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rostrevor has a population of 2,515 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 186.4 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

2,515
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
186.4mi²
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

Rostrevor vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rostrevor 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 229 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rostrevor 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)229

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Rostrevor is $248,260, 12% 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 1,006 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$248,260
12% 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 Units1,006

Property Tax

Rostrevor 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 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area186.4 sq mi (482.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates54.1000°N, 6.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (May) 3.54"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in

Rostrevor has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").

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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 Density14/sq mi
Total Area186.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Rostrevor

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Killowen Primary School - - - -
Kilbroney Integrated Primary School - - - -
St Bronagh's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rostrevor

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Q Radio Belfast - MP3 128 kbps
Ceol FM (IE) irish music MP3 192 kbps
LMFM Country (IE) - AAC 127 kbps
BFBS Northern Ireland (IE) - AAC+ 64 kbps
SVETUR - 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 Rostrevor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Greenore Railway Museum
Louth County Museum
Newry and Mourne Museum
Railway Museum

Libraries in Rostrevor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banbridge Library0.0
Bessbrook Library0.0
Dundalk Library and Library HQ0.0
Kilkeel Library0.0
Newry City Library0.0
The Bronte Library Rathfriland0.0
Warrenpoint Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rostrevor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newry Market

Hotels in Rostrevor

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Rostrevor Inn

Restaurants in Rostrevor

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Old School House
Wok Way

Cafes in Rostrevor

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Synge & Byrne, Kilbroney Forest Park

Monuments in Rostrevor

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ross Monument

Gas Stations in Rostrevor

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K

Breweries in Rostrevor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beer Hut Brewing
Carlingford Brewing Company
Dundalk Bay Brewery and Distillery
MashDown Brewery
Mourne Mountains Brewery
Pearse Lyons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Rostrevor

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Airports Near Rostrevor

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Belfast International AirportBFSLarge Airport
Dublin AirportDUBLarge Airport
George Best Belfast City AirportBHDMedium Airport
Weston Airport-Medium Airport
Adamstown Airfield-Small Airport
Athboy Airfield-Small Airport
Aughrim Airstrip-Small Airport
Ballyboughal Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ballyhavil Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackhill Airstrip-Small Airport
Carstown Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Coalisland Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmaglen Airstrip-Small Airport
Derryogue-Small Airport
Dolly's Grove Airfield-Small Airport
Donnydeade Airstrip-Small Airport
Drumgurra Airstrip-Small Airport
Dungannon Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunnyvadden Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunslaughlin Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellistown Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilbrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Laytown Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayobridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Moyglare Airfield-Small Airport
Mullaglass-Small Airport
Navan Airfield-Small Airport
Newry private Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtownards Airport-Small Airport
Rathfriland Airstrip-Small Airport
Redrock Airstrip-Small Airport
Slieve Croob Airfield-Small Airport
Tandragee Airstrip-Small Airport
Tarsan Lane Microlights-Small Airport
The Moy Airstrip-Small Airport
Tobertaskin Airstrip-Small Airport
Trim Aerodrome-Small Airport
Woodview Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rostrevor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rostrevor Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rostrevor

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cuan Mhuire Newry

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rostrevor

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rostrevor Presbyterian Church
Saint Bronach Church of Ireland
St Mary's Star of the Sea

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 Rostrevor

What is the population of Rostrevor?

Rostrevor has a population of 2,515 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 186.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Rostrevor expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $248,260 (12% 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 Rostrevor?

Rostrevor 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 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

How is the job market in Rostrevor?

Rostrevor 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 229 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rostrevor?

The median home value in Rostrevor is $248,260. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Rostrevor?

50.0% of adults in Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

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