Rathcoole, Antrim and Newtownabbey
Key facts
Rathcoole is a UK electoral ward in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Rathcoole is a residential neighbourhood where you'll find everyday essentials on your doorstep — convenience stores, a bakery, café, and post office.
About Rathcoole
Rathcoole is a residential neighbourhood where you'll find everyday essentials on your doorstep — convenience stores, a bakery, café, and post office. A supermarket and pharmacy sit just outside the neighbourhood boundary. It's a solid choice for families with young children, with Abbots Cross Primary School right here and three more primaries nearby. Crime levels are below Northern Ireland and UK averages, and anti-social behaviour dropped further in 2025. Living costs run well below the UK average too. The A1 and M1 give you good road links to Belfast for commuting, though local public transport is limited.
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