Population 5,494 (2001 Census) Post town NEWTOWNABBEY Local time Monday 8:51 PM | Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district BT37 Dialling code 028 | |
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Jordanstown is a townland (of 964 acres) and electoral ward in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is within the urban area of Newtownabbey and the Newtownabbey Borough Council area. It is also situated in the civil parish of Carnmoney and the historic barony of Belfast Lower. It had a population of 5494 in the 2001 census, with an average age of 34.
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- University of ulster campus tour jordanstown
- Jordanstown school perform im a believer
- Education
- The Troubles
- Transport
- Churches
- Sport
- Local councillors and MLAs
- 2001 Census
- References
Jordanstown includes a University of Ulster campus, a bowling club, a few schools and shops. It also has a beach and seafront park area called Loughshore Park, which hosts various events throughout the year including the three-day Loughshore Festival over the last weekend in August. The park sits on the shore of Belfast Lough. Jordanstown has been voted 5th most attractive place to live in Northern Ireland by the NI Neighbourhood Information Service.
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Education
History
It was a semi-rural district until the 1950s when it expanded rapidly with the construction of new housing. Middle-class families were attracted to the area due to its location adjacent to Belfast Lough and the railway station, which provides access to Belfast City Centre.The Troubles
For more information see The Troubles in Jordanstown
Transport
Churches
Sport
U.U.J. F.C. play association football in the Northern Amateur Football League.
Local councillors and MLAs
Jordanstown is covered by the University district electoral area of Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Local Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for the area include:
2001 Census
Jordanstown is a small settlement within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 5,494 people living in Jordanstown. Of these: