The North Down Constituency includes major settlements of Bangor, Holywood, Donaghadee, Millisle, Groomsport, Crawfordsburn, Helen’s Bay and Conlig. North Down has seen a large increase in its population over the last few decades. Its good transport network links and attractive location have all combined to make North Down an ideal location for people of all ages and circumstances. It has excellent educational facilities and attainment and also boasts some of the country’s most idyllic seaside walks along the magnificent coastal path which lines the shore of the Belfast Lough along the North Down coast. It also enjoys some fine agricultural land and rural surroundings within the constituency.

Some key attractions within North Down include the Holywood Maypole, Bangor Marina including the new Pickie Fun Park, Crawfordsburn Country Park, Donaghadee lighthouse and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. All of these assets set North Down apart as a premier tourist attraction and ideal place to live, work and relax. North Down also boasts some top class sporting facilities including several fantastic golf courses, including Holywood Golf Club the home of Rory McIlroy as well as Blackwood, Donaghadee and Bangor Golf Courses.