It is within the townland of Ballyscolly[1] and civil parish of Ballinderry, the historic barony of Massereene Upper.

[2] Upper Ballinderry is about 10 miles (15 km) north- west of Lisburn.

Upper Ballinderry is situated on relatively flat land rising gradually to the east.

The nearby Ballinderry railway station, which opened on 13 November 1871,[citation needed] is currently closed.

The Ulsterbus service from Lisburn to Antrim/Belfast passes through the area on an hourly basis.