What is the meaning of Banbridge?
noun. a district in S Northern Ireland, in Co Down.
Why is Banbridge called Banbridge?
Banbridge (/bænˈbrɪdʒ/ ban-BRIJ) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road and is named after a bridge built over the River Bann in 1712. It is situated in the civil parish of Seapatrick and the historic barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half.
What religion is Banbridge?
List of districts in Northern Ireland by religion or religion brought up in
| District | Catholic | Protestant and other Christian |
|---|---|---|
| Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon | 43.0% | 51.7% |
| Belfast | 40% | 49.5% |
| Causeway Coast and Glens | 40.2% | 54.8% |
| Derry and Strabane | 72.2% | 25.4% |
Is Banbridge Protestant or Catholic?
Banbridge (district)
| Banbridge District Ceantar Dhroichead na Banna | |
|---|---|
| District HQ | Banbridge |
| Catholic | 32% |
| Protestant | 62% |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
How many houses are in Banbridge?
On Census Day 2011 in Banbridge District Electoral Area, there were 33,206 people (99.36% of the usually resident population) living in 12,846 households, giving an average household size of 2.58.
When was Banbridge founded?
1712
Located on the River Bann, the town of Banbridge came into existence following the building of a stone bridge across the river in 1712.
What’s the population of Banbridge?
Census 2011
| Banbridge LGD | Northern Ireland | |
| Total Population (2020) | 51,108 | 1,895,510 |
| Children (0-15 years) | 11,002 | 395,816 |
| Young Working Age (16-39 years) | 14,612 | 571,756 |
| Older Working Age (40-64 years) | 17,143 | 607,989 |
Is Banbridge A nice place to live?
Crime and Safety in Banbridge Banbridge is the third most dangerous small town in Down, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Down’s 48 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Banbridge in 2021 was 68 crimes per 1,000 people.