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North Down, Edge of Belfast, Northern Ireland

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  • Holywood High Street
  • Crawfordsburn
  • Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport Harbour
  • Bangor Marina
  • Bangor Main Street
  • Bangor Coastal Homes

North Down, one of 26 district council areas in Northern Ireland, is a unique borough on the edge of Belfast City. Combining both attractive coast and countryside with many natural assets, North Down is linked by excellent road and rail networks to ports and airports.With Bangor 13 miles from Belfast, and Holywood 2 miles from Belfast City Airport, North Down is a prime area to live, with excellent education, health, entertainment and transport facilities.The Borough covers an area of 88 square kilometres stretching from Holywood to Bangor and Groomsport encompassing the attractive residential areas of Helens Bay, Cultra, Crawfordsburn, Groomsport, Conlig, Seahill and Six Road Ends.A traditional holiday destination, North Down is transforming itself through a visionary and ambitious programme of regeneration with many major refurbishment, public realm and tourism schemes underway.

Project 24 is a unique temporary art project on the seafront in Bangor, transforming a derelict space into a welcoming, vibrant and dynamic area in the heart of the town. The Project will include 12 artist studios, an Event Space, a Community Garden and landscaping.

The links below provide more details on the innovative and exciting programme of development taking place across the borough, led by North Down Borough Council.

Investment Programme
North Down Tourism
Bangor Aurora

Bangor’s award-winning Marina and seafront is second to none, playing host to major maritime-based events. These contribute to the local economy and assist in sustaining employment in the vital tourism and hospitality sectors. The town of Bangor functions as a service and administrative centre as well as a market town and seaside resort, and Holywood has transformed into one of the most popular business services locations outside Belfast.

Bangor is one of the first towns in Northern Ireland to offer its residents and visitors access to free Wi-Fi services.

North Down has a unique, dedicated business support centre SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence run by the Council which offers a bespoke service to businesses located within the borough, offering meeting space, assisting with business growth advice and providing links to other support agencies.

North Down is an unrivalled choice for investment; where business, tourism, and community sit comfortably alongside a range of historical landmarks, breathtaking countryside, sporting venues, and numerous marine and shore-line beauty spots, North Down is a place where people choose to live, work and visit.

North Down at a Glance

  • Population of 79,937
  • 18% of young people aged 0-15
  • 10% aged 16-24
  • 26% aged 25-44
  • 40% aged 45-59
  • 25% aged 60+
  • The main towns of Holywood and Bangor have an estimated population of 12,131 and 62,260 respectively
  • One of the highest ratios, in Northern Ireland, of students with 3rd level qualifications
    Low rate of unemployment
  • 2,030 VAT/PAYE registered businesses excluding sole traders

Strongest business sectors are:

  • Wholesale, retail and motor trades 19%
  • Hospitality & Recreation 18%
  • Professional and technical services 15%
  • Construction 14%

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For further information

Contact Clare McGill
North Down Borough Council, Town Hall, The Castle, Bangor BT20 4BT
Tel: +44 (0)28 9147 3788
Fax: +44 (0)28 9127 1370
E-mail: clare.mcgill@northdown.gov.uk
www.northdown.gov.uk