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Portaferry
City in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom
Overview
Portaferry is a charming coastal town in Northern Ireland at the tip of the Ards Peninsula, facing Strangford across the lough. Known for its maritime history, stunning views, and welcoming community, it offers relaxing small-town living and easy access to natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
District
Ards and North Down
Population
2,525
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.38°, -5.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,225
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
23.3°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1067 mm
Internet Speed
274 Mbps
Upload
62 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
93.0
Airport
BHD
Distance
34 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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