Broomhedge, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

🇮🇪 Broomhedge is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near Lisburn, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Belfast. It lies within the Lisburn City Council area, and the Maghaberry electoral ward.

Demographics In the 2001 Census, the output area which contained Broomhedge had a population of: • 52.9% were male, 47.1% were female • 25.6% were under 18 and 20.6% were aged 60 and over • All were ethnically 'white' • 97% were born in Northern Ireland • 4.5% were from a Catholic background and 92.6% from a Protestant background • 92% of households were detached • 10.9% of persons aged 16–74 were employed in agriculture

For more information, see the NI Statistical Research Agency (NISRA) page for this output area.

Geography The boundaries of the hamlet of Broomhedge do not exactly correspond with those of the Church of Ireland parish of the same name. Indeed, Broomhedge per se straddles the boundary between the postal districts of Lisburn and Moira (Craigavon), and encompasses several townlands. The exact boundaries depend on whether Upper Broomhedge and Lurganure are considered separately, and the issue is further complicated by the close proximity of Mazetown and the River Lagan which separates counties Antrim and Down. Broomhedge is situated within the Upper Massereene barony.

Sport Broomhedge F.C. plays in the Mid-Ulster Football League at Anvil Park. The world famous Irish band, the Shamrock Tenors are said to be fans of the Anvils and, when not touring, can often be seen on the sideline cheering them on.

Transport Broomhedge is accessible by turning off the M1 at Sprucefield and reaching the Lurganure Road (later becoming the Halfpenny Gate Road) via Blaris. The nearest train stops are at Moira and Lisburn; Broomhedge Halt railway station opened on 29 April 1935, but eventually closed on 3 July 1973.