Mid and East Antrim Council Map
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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
139,964Statistical wards
40Seats in 2026
40Selected result year
2023Northern Ireland party counts are counts of named members in the 2026 archive. They are not an official full-seat composition return.
Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)See seat breakdown. A majority of this seat total needs 21 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Other | 40 |
| Reported total | 40 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 2026–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | Other 40 |
Mid and East Antrim Council and Local Areas
Northern Ireland district in Northern Ireland. Official council code: N09000008. The areas below are statistical wards. Council elections use larger district electoral areas (DEAs), listed in the results.
Councils in Northern Ireland · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
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- AcademyN08000801 · Statistical ward
- AhoghillN08000802 · Statistical ward
- ArdeevinN08000803 · Statistical ward
- Ballee and HarryvilleN08000804 · Statistical ward
- Ballycarry and GlynnN08000805 · Statistical ward
- BallykeelN08000806 · Statistical ward
- BoneybeforeN08000807 · Statistical ward
- BraidwaterN08000808 · Statistical ward
- BroughshaneN08000809 · Statistical ward
- Burleigh HillN08000810 · Statistical ward
- CairncastleN08000811 · Statistical ward
- Carnlough and GlenarmN08000812 · Statistical ward
- CastleN08000813 · Statistical ward
- Castle DemesneN08000814 · Statistical ward
- CraigyhillN08000815 · Statistical ward
- CullybackeyN08000816 · Statistical ward
- Curran and InverN08000817 · Statistical ward
- Fair GreenN08000818 · Statistical ward
- GalgormN08000819 · Statistical ward
- GardenmoreN08000820 · Statistical ward
- GlenravelN08000821 · Statistical ward
- GlenwhirryN08000822 · Statistical ward
- GortaleeN08000823 · Statistical ward
- GrangeN08000824 · Statistical ward
- GreenislandN08000825 · Statistical ward
- IslandmageeN08000826 · Statistical ward
- KellsN08000827 · Statistical ward
- KilrootN08000828 · Statistical ward
- KilwaughterN08000829 · Statistical ward
- KirkinriolaN08000830 · Statistical ward
- Love LaneN08000831 · Statistical ward
- MaineN08000832 · Statistical ward
- ParkN08000833 · Statistical ward
- PortglenoneN08000834 · Statistical ward
- SlemishN08000835 · Statistical ward
- SunnylandsN08000836 · Statistical ward
- The MaidensN08000837 · Statistical ward
- VictoriaN08000838 · Statistical ward
- Whitehead SouthN08000839 · Statistical ward
- WoodburnN08000840 · Statistical ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)7 recorded areas in 2023. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
BALLYMENATurnout return · 45.5% turnout
Electorate: 16,173. Ballot papers: 7,366. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
BANNSIDETurnout return · 58.3% turnout
Electorate: 15,197. Ballot papers: 8,862. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
BRAIDTurnout return · 53.6% turnout
Electorate: 17,809. Ballot papers: 9,552. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
CARRICK CASTLETurnout return · 45.5% turnout
Electorate: 13,886. Ballot papers: 6,325. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
COAST ROADTurnout return · 46.4% turnout
Electorate: 12,799. Ballot papers: 5,937. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
KNOCKAGHTurnout return · 49.5% turnout
Electorate: 13,223. Ballot papers: 6,546. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
LARNE LOUGHTurnout return · 47.4% turnout
Electorate: 13,744. Ballot papers: 6,513. Source and method.
The supplied file contains turnout only. Candidate results are not included.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)40 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
Member records by party
The broad seat archive groups many Northern Ireland parties under “Other”. This table counts the party labels in the separate 2026 member archive.
| Party | Member records |
|---|---|
| Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. | 12 |
| Ulster Unionist Party | 8 |
| Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | 7 |
| Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV | 6 |
| Sinn Féin | 4 |
| Independent / Other | 3 |
40 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Ballymena | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Bréanainn Lyness | Ballymena | Sinn Féin |
| Jack Gibson | Ballymena | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Lawrie Philpott | Ballymena | Independent / Other |
| Matthew Armstrong | Ballymena | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Reuben Glover | Ballymena | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Rodney Quigley | Ballymena | Independent / Other |
| Anna Henry | Bannside | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Ian Friary | Bannside | Sinn Féin |
| Jackson Minford | Bannside | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Stewart McDonald | Bannside | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Thomas Gordon | Bannside | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Tyler Hoey | Bannside | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Alan Barr | Braid | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Archie Rae | Braid | Sinn Féin |
| Chelsea Harwood | Braid | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Christopher Jamieson | Braid | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Matthew Warwick | Braid | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Ruth Lawrence | Braid | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| William McCaughey | Braid | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Bethany Ferris | Carrick Castle | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Billy Ashe | Carrick Castle | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| David Clarke | Carrick Castle | Traditional Unionist Voice - TUV |
| Lauren Gray | Carrick Castle | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Robin Stewart | Carrick Castle | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Andrew Clarke | Coast Road | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Angela Smyth | Coast Road | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Gerardine Mulvenna | Coast Road | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| James McKeown | Coast Road | Sinn Féin |
| Maureen Morrow | Coast Road | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Aaron Skinner | Knockagh | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Andrew Wilson | Knockagh | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Bobby Hadden | Knockagh | Independent / Other |
| Marc Collins | Knockagh | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Peter Johnston | Knockagh | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Gregg McKeen | Larne Lough | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Maeve Donnelly | Larne Lough | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Paul Reid | Larne Lough | Democratic Unionist Party - D.U.P. |
| Robert Logan | Larne Lough | Alliance - Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Roy Beggs | Larne Lough | Ulster Unionist Party |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 139,964 |
| Under 16 | 25,168 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 85,323 |
| Age 65 and over | 29,473 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 135,365 |
| 2012 | 135,837 |
| 2013 | 135,983 |
| 2014 | 136,610 |
| 2015 | 137,085 |
| 2016 | 137,718 |
| 2017 | 138,019 |
| 2018 | 138,592 |
| 2019 | 139,066 |
| 2020 | 139,134 |
| 2021 | 139,127 |
| 2022 | 139,200 |
| 2023 | 139,840 |
| 2024 | 139,913 |
| 2025 | 139,964 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All usual residents | 138,994 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| All households | 58,283 |
| Owner occupied: Owns outright | 22,609 |
| Owner occupied: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 17,278 |
| Shared ownership: Part-owns and part-rents | 511 |
| Social rented: Northern Ireland Housing Executive | 5,353 |
| Social rented: Housing association or charitable trust | 1,815 |
| Private rented: Private landlord | 6,910 |
| Private rented: Letting agency | 1,885 |
| Private rented: Employer of a household member | 14 |
| Private rented: Relative or friend of a household member | 492 |
| Private rented: Other | 87 |
| Lives rent free | 1,329 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All usual residents | 138,992 |
| All usual residents: Very good health | 66,464 |
| All usual residents: Good health | 42,399 |
| All usual residents: Fair health | 20,002 |
| All usual residents: Bad health | 7,706 |
| All usual residents: Very bad health | 2,421 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| All usual residents aged 16 and over | 113,075 |
| No qualifications [note 1] | 27,480 |
| Level 1 qualifications [note 2] | 7,349 |
| Level 2 qualifications [note 3] | 16,321 |
| Apprenticeship [note 4] | 8,143 |
| Level 3 qualifications [note 5] | 18,340 |
| Level 4 qualifications and above [note 6] | 32,513 |
| Other qualifications [note 7] | 2,929 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| All usual residents aged 16 and over | 113,073 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Employee: Part-time | 14,111 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Employee: Full-time | 37,923 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 408 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1,459 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 2,761 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 4,353 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Unemployed | 2,473 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically active: Full-time student | 2,485 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically inactive: Retired | 26,734 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically inactive: Student (including full-time students) | 4,782 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 5,129 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 7,231 |
| Usual residents aged 16 and over: Economically inactive: Other | 3,224 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,188 |
| 1999 | 2,296 |
| 2000 | 2,489 |
| 2001 | 2,414 |
| 2002 | 2,518 |
| 2003 | 2,603 |
| 2004 | 2,749 |
| 2005 | 2,774 |
| 2006 | 2,935 |
| 2007 | 2,980 |
| 2008 | 3,091 |
| 2009 | 3,314 |
| 2010 | 3,250 |
| 2011 | 3,129 |
| 2012 | 3,479 |
| 2013 | 3,415 |
| 2014 | 3,359 |
| 2015 | 3,685 |
| 2016 | 3,455 |
| 2017 | 3,206 |
| 2018 | 2,798 |
| 2019 | 2,833 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
