Craigavon is the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland, according to a Royal Mail study. The study identified the postcodes across the UK with the best work-life balance. … Coming out top in NI was BT65 covering Craigavon, Enniskeen, Drumgor and Tullygally.

What is Craigavon known for?

Craigavon became notorious for its many roundabouts. The identity of a new city never really caught on. The name ‘Craigavon’ is today used by locals to refer to the area between Lurgan and Portadown, and many citizens of those towns resent being identified with the ‘new city’ of Craigavon.

Where is Craigavon in the UK?

Northern Ireland Craigavon, new town (built after 1966), Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon district, Northern Ireland, lying southwest of Belfast. Craigavon new town was developed under the New Towns Act of 1965 as a commercial, light industrial, and residential centre linking the older towns of Lurgan and Portadown.

How far is the walk around Craigavon Lakes?

3 miles An extensive network of walking and cycling paths are set within the Parkland around the Craigavon Lakes and are suitable for disabled users and families and incorporate the National Cycle Network Route 9. The route around the two lakes is 3 miles, but there are many more paths besides.

Is Portadown safe to live?

PORTADOWN is the crappiest place in Northern Ireland, according to a new book out next week. The Co Armagh town, infamous for its Drumcree dispute, ranks as the 22nd worst place to live in Britain in Crap Towns Two – The Nation Decides. It is 26 places higher in the list of shame than Belfast.

Is Lurgan a good place to live?

Lurgan came third in the poll on the most desirable place to live. Royal Mail commissioned the study of postcode districts to find the most desirable places to live and work in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

How many roundabouts are there in Craigavon?

One stretch of the road system in Craigavon is dual-carriageway: the A3/A27 which runs through the heart of the new developments at Craigavon, and which is famous for having seven roundabouts on it as can be seen on the map link above.

How old is Portadown?

Although Portadown can trace its origins to the early 17th century Plantation of Ulster, it was not until the Victorian era and the arrival of the railway that it became a major town.

When was Craigavon created?

The new town of Craigavon was created in County Armagh in the 1960s to realise all the aspirations of Modernist architecture and town planning. The dream quickly turned sour and the reality was a soulless urban space notorious for its many roundabouts.

What is Lurgans Irish county?

Lurgan (from Irish: An Lorgain, meaning ‘the long low ridge’) is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, near the southern shore of Lough Neagh.

What county is Newtownards?

County Down Newtownards

Newtownards Scots: Newton or Newtonairds Irish: Baile Nua na hArda Ards
Belfast 9 mi (14.5 km)
District Ards and North Down
County County Down
Country Northern Ireland

Which county is Newry in?

County Down Newry lies in the most south-eastern part of both Ulster and Northern Ireland. About half of the city (the west) lies in County Armagh and the other half (the east) in County Down. The Clanrye River, which runs through the city, forms the historic border between County Armagh and County Down.

What fish are in Craigavon Lakes?

The lakes were designed as features in the large city park. … Key information.

Nearest town Craigavon/Lurgan/Portadown
Species pike, perch, roach, bream and hybrids
Season all year
Methods all lawful methods
Daily bag limit one pike per person/four coarse per day

Is Carrickfergus Safe?

Carrickfergus is the safest medium-sized town in Antrim, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of Antrim’s 33 towns, villages, and cities.

Is Ballymena safe?

Ballymena is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Antrim, and is the second most dangerous overall out of Antrim’s 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ballymena in 2020 was 84 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Shankill Road Safe?

The Shankill Road itself is best avoided especially at night. Falls Park and the area around it is dimly lit at night and is best avoided. The Crumlin Road is a unionist area and is generally safe during the day but not at night.

How safe is Lurgan?

The rate of crime in Lurgan is 10.94 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

What is the population of Banbridge?

Banbridge

Banbridge Scots: Bannbrig Irish: Droichead na Banna
Population 16,637 (2011 Census)
Belfast 21 mi (34 km)
District Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
County County Down

What’s the population of Newry?

Making Life Better

Newry, Mourne And Down LGD Northern Ireland
Total Population (2020) 181,669 1,895,510
Children (0-15 years) 40,972 395,816
Young Working Age (16-39 years) 53,608 571,756
Older Working Age (40-64 years) 57,965 607,989

What county is Armagh Ireland?

County Armagh is known as the Orchard County because of its many apple orchards. The county is part of the historic province of Ulster. … County Armagh.

County ArmaghContae Ard Mhacha (Irish) Coontie Airmagh/Coontie Armagh (Scots)
Region Northern Ireland
Province Ulster
Established 1584/5
County town Armagh

What is the population of Portadown 2020?

In 2020 2021, the population of the city of Portadown, England is – 22 000 people.

What is the population of Ballymena?

Census 2011

Ballymena LGD Northern Ireland
Total Population (2020) 67,410 1,895,510
Children (0-15 years) 13,636 395,816
Young Working Age (16-39 years) 19,232 571,756
Older Working Age (40-64 years) 21,912 607,989

Is Lisburn in Co Antrim?

It is 8 mi (13 km) southwest of Belfast city centre, on the River Lagan, which forms the boundary between County Antrim and County Down. … Lisburn.

Lisburn Irish: Lios na gCearrbhach
District Lisburn and Castlereagh
County County Antrim County Down
Country Northern Ireland
Sovereign state United Kingdom

What county is Dungannon in?

County Tyrone Dungannon

Dungannon Irish: Dn Geanainn
District Mid-Ulster
County County Tyrone
Country Northern Ireland
Sovereign state United Kingdom

When was Rushmere Shopping Centre built?

1976 The facility first opened its doors in 1976 and that milestone is to be marked with a weekend of events.