Area Information for Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ

Old Brewery Lane in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Shaw's Road ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast West. This page combines information for the address Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT11 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Shaw's Road
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Northern Ireland Constituencies
Country Northern Ireland

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Woodbourne), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain an average of 500 persons/200 households in Northern Ireland. This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ:

Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8SB
Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, BT11 8QY
Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8FU
Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, BT11 8QZ
Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8BP
Airfield Heights, Belfast, BT11 8QU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT11 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 29
Semi-Detached 23
Terraced 13
Flat (Purpose-Built) 72
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 139
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 22
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 53
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 16
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 39
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 137

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 49
Two People 43
Three People 21
Four People 15
Five People 8
6+ People 4
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 79
Other Household 9
Total 137

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 57
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 27
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 136

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Belfast West UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 158
Female 158
Total 316

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 14
10-14 17
15-19 21
20-24 20
25-29 26
30-34 41
35-39 15
40-44 21
45-49 28
50-54 13
55-59 21
60-64 23
65-69 14
70-74 11
75-79 7
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 315

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT11 8BZ is high - 6% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 107
Married 108
Separated 18
Divorced 17
Widowed 13
Total 263

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 191
Good 58
Fair 32
Bad 25
Very Bad 10
Total 316

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 103
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 48
Other 3
Total 264

Irish Language Embed This

Figures for Irish speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents on census day 2021.

Irish Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Irish 39
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 13
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 39
Other Combination of Irish Skills 2
No Ability in Irish 212

Ulster Scots Language Embed This Back to Top

Figures for Ulster Scots speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents on census day 2021.

Ulster Scots Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Ulster Scots 0
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 5
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 0
No Ability in Ulster Scots 303

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 83% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with Asian (8.6%), Black (3.7%), and mixed ethnicities (2.7%) being the largest major groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 261
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 42
Other Asian 4
Black African 1
Total 314

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 261
European Union 10
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 42
Total 314

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 253
10+ Years 36
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 315

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BT11 8BZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 85
Republic of Ireland 172
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 19

Religion Embed This Back to Top

Northern Ireland is primarily a Christian country, with 42.3% of residents Catholic, 37.4% other Christians, and 1.3% other religions. Approximately 17.4% of residents state that they have no religion or are Atheist, while 1.6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 28
Catholic 273
Presbyterian 1
Church Of Ireland 1
Methodist 0
Other Christian 1
Other Religion 8
Not Stated 6
Total 318

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Employee 146
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 41
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 9
Total 262

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 164

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 42
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 30
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 19
Total 262

Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ is within the Woodbourne policing neighbourhood, under the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Woodbourne
139 Stewartstown Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT11 9NB
Force Website: http://www.psni.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BT11 8BZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BT11 8BZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ. The nearest railway station is Finaghy Halt, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Finaghy Halt 1.3 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 1.5 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 1.7 miles
Dunmurry Halt 2 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 2.3 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 2.6 miles
Belfast - Botanic 2.6 miles
Derriaghy Halt 2.9 miles
Belfast - Central 3.3 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 3.6 miles
Lambeg Halt 3.8 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 3.9 miles
Hilden Halt 4.3 miles
Lisburn 5.1 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 5.1 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 7.3 miles
Holywood Halt 7.5 miles
Mossley West Halt 8.2 miles
Jordanstown 8.3 miles
Marino Halt 8.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ. The nearest is St Teresa's Primary School, Belfast, approximately 520 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ. The nearest is All Saints College, approximately 210 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ. The nearest is Dr. Chakravarty & Partners, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Old Brewery Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8BZ. The nearest is Musgrave Park Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

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Broadband in BT11 8BZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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