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Whitehead, United Kingdom
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Whitehead is a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,697. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Whitehead
Whitehead is a small seaside town on the east coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, lying almost midway between the towns of Carrickfergus and Larne. It lies within the civil parish of Templecorran, the historic barony of Belfast Lower, and is part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Before the Plantation of Ulster its name was recorded as both Whitehead and Kinbaine.
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| Population | 3,697 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.7537°, -5.7093° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Northern Ireland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.6 inches (904 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Whitehead
Whitehead is a small town in United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) with a population of 3,697. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Whitehead vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Whitehead 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
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 336 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $204,534 |
| 27% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,479 |
Property Tax
Climate in Whitehead
Whitehead 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7537°N, 5.7093°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Whitehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and May the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Total Area | 184.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Whitehead
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ballycarry Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Islandmagee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitehead
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Radio Belfast | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte | indie, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mdog Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm | belfast, irish traditional | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Whitehead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Caught in Time' Exhibition | ||||
| Andrew Jackson Cottage | ||||
| Ards Arts Centre | ||||
| Bangor Town Museum | ||||
| Carrickfergus Museum | ||||
| Crumlin Road Gaol | ||||
| Folk Galleries | ||||
| George Best's Family Home | ||||
| Kiln House | ||||
| Larne Museum & Art Centre | ||||
| Miller's House | ||||
| Museum At The Mill | ||||
| Museum of Orange Heritage | ||||
| Northern Ireland War Memorial | ||||
| Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum | ||||
| Police Museum | ||||
| Royal Ulster Rifles Museum | ||||
| Somme Heritage Centre | ||||
| Store House | ||||
| The White House | ||||
| Thompson Dock Pump House | ||||
| Ulster Folk and Transport Museum | ||||
| Ulster Folk Museum | ||||
| Ulster Museum | ||||
| Ulster Transport Museum | ||||
| US Rangers Centre | ||||
| W5 | ||||
| War Years Remembered | ||||
| Whitehead Railway Museum |
Libraries in Whitehead
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhackamore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bangor Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belfast Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carrickfergus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carryduff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chichester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cloughfern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Comber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cregagh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Donaghadee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dundonald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falls Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glengormley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenisland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Arches Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtonbreda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtownards Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ormeau Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rathcoole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shankill Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Linen Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tullycarnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whitehead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larne Market Yard | |||||
| Saint George's Market |
Hotels in Whitehead
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Whitehead
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Whitehead
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Whitehead
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Whitehead
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitehead
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Whitehead
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whitehead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ards Brewing Company | ||||
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Bell's Brewery | ||||
| Boundary Brewery | ||||
| Farmageddon Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Hercules Brewing Company | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Knockout Brewing | ||||
| Modest Beer | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Out of Office Brewing Company | ||||
| Twisted Kettle Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Whitehead
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Whitehead
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | Large Airport |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | Medium Airport |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | BHD | Medium Airport |
| Aughrim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derryogue | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnyvadden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kildalloig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayobridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mullaglass | - | Small Airport |
| Newry private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Newtownards Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rathfriland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Slemish Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slieve Croob Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tandragee Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarsan Lane Microlights | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Whitehead
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballystrudder Post Office | |
| Whitehead Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Whitehead
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Chiropody Clinic | ||
| Belfast Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Belfast Skin Clinic | ||
| Department of Clinical Health Psychology | ||
| Diabetic Retinopathy Service | ||
| Emerald Urgent Care | ||
| Endoscopy | ||
| Firefly Foot & Ankle Clinic | ||
| Fitzwilliam Clinic | ||
| Northern Health and Social Care Trust | ||
| Therapie |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitehead
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ballycarry Old Presbyterian Church | |
| Ballycarry Presbyterian Church | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | |
| Saint Johnäs | |
| Whitehead Baptist Church | |
| Whitehead Congregational Church | |
| Whitehead Presbyterian Church |
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What is the population of Whitehead?
Whitehead has a population of 3,697 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 184.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Whitehead expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,534 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Whitehead?
Whitehead 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 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.
How is the job market in Whitehead?
Whitehead 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 336 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Whitehead?
The median home value in Whitehead is $204,534. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Whitehead?
50.0% of adults in Whitehead 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 Whitehead?
90% of residents speak only English at home.