Dervock ward lies within the rural landscape of north Antrim, centred around the small village of the same name. The area is characterised by agricultural land and low rolling hills, with the River Bush flowing to the west. Settlement is primarily dispersed, with a focus on farming and local services in the village hub. The surrounding townlands maintain a quiet, residential character.
The ward's history is connected to linen production, with former mill buildings indicating its industrial past. The local terrain is part of the broader Bann valley system, influencing its land use. Community life revolves around local schools, churches, and sporting facilities, with the wider area providing access to the main transport routes linking the Causeway Coast with the inland towns of County Antrim.
