Culmore ward is situated on the northern edge of Derry City, bordered by the River Foyle to the west and the border with County Donegal to the north. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older properties. It includes the village of Culmore itself, which acts as a local service hub. The landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying land near the river, with some greenfield areas and pockets of woodland.
A significant feature is the narrow Culmore Point, where the river narrows before opening into Lough Foyle. The ward contains important infrastructure, including a major sewage treatment works and the former site of a British Army base. The area's road network provides a key access route into the city from the north, with the main road passing through the ward. There are several local schools and community facilities serving the resident population.
