Shankill

Shankill ward lies in the heart of Portadown, within the urban centre of the wider council area. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local commercial streets serving the immediate community. It functions as a key residential district close to the town's main retail and transport hubs, with a layout typical of a market town's core neighbourhoods.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Bann and the adjacent People's Park, which provides green space along the waterway. The area's structure is influenced by major road routes like the A3 and the railway line, which border it. Local landmarks include the historical Portadown Town Hall building and Carleton Street Orange Hall, reflecting the area's place in the town's civic and cultural fabric.