Area Information for Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ
Basic Information
Area Type | Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area |
Local Authority | Belfast |
Ward | Falls |
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 terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. 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
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: St Mary's Primary School, Belfast (70 yards)
- Closest secondary school: The Royal Belfast Academical Institution (290 yards)
- Closest GP: Mchugh - Campbell Practice (540 yards)
- Closest hospital: Mater Hospital (0.7 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.
About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ 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 Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ:
Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH |
Divis Street, Belfast, BT12 4AL |
John Street, Belfast, BT12 4AG |
Institution Place, Belfast, BT12 4AE |
Durham Street, Belfast, BT12 4GF |
Divis Street, Belfast, BT12 4AD |
Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT12 as a whole.
Using this Information Commercially
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Housing Types Embed This
The area containing Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 | |
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Detached | 4 |
Semi-Detached | 21 |
Terraced | 78 |
Flat (Purpose-Built) | 46 |
Flat (Converted) | 2 |
Residence in Commercial Building | 1 |
Total | 152 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.
Housing Tenure | |
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Owned Outright | 25 |
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership | 27 |
Rented: From Council | 30 |
Rented: Other Social | 36 |
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 23 |
Rented: Other | 4 |
Rent Free | 9 |
Total | 154 |
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 | |
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One Person | 72 |
Two People | 43 |
Three People | 17 |
Four People | 15 |
Five People | 5 |
6+ People | 0 |
Total | 152 |
Household Composition Embed This Back to Top
This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.
Household Composition | |
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1 Person Household | 72 |
Family Household | 70 |
Other Household | 10 |
Total | 152 |
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 | |
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Not Deprived | 33 |
Deprived In One Dimension | 36 |
Deprived In Two Dimensions | 42 |
Deprived In Three Dimensions | 31 |
Deprived In Four Dimensions | 10 |
Total | 152 |
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 52% male.
Gender | |
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Male | 152 |
Female | 141 |
Total | 293 |
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 | |
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0-4 | 4 |
5-9 | 16 |
10-14 | 18 |
15-19 | 17 |
20-24 | 15 |
25-29 | 21 |
30-34 | 26 |
35-39 | 24 |
40-44 | 26 |
45-49 | 13 |
50-54 | 23 |
55-59 | 25 |
60-64 | 21 |
65-69 | 13 |
70-74 | 12 |
75-79 | 7 |
80-84 | 6 |
85+ | 4 |
Total | 291 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
The number of residents who are separated in BT12 4AJ is high - 7% 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 | |
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Single | 131 |
Married | 60 |
Separated | 21 |
Divorced | 19 |
Widowed | 16 |
Total | 247 |
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.
However, this area of the Falls ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (66%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.
Health | |
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Very Good | 125 |
Good | 68 |
Fair | 45 |
Bad | 35 |
Very Bad | 21 |
Total | 294 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
Barrack Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.
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 | |
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Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) | 64 |
Apprenticeship | 13 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41 |
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 28 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21 |
No GCSEs or Equivalent | 77 |
Other | 2 |
Total | 246 |
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 | |
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Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Irish | 18 |
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish | 2 |
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish | 16 |
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish | 31 |
Other Combination of Irish Skills | 11 |
No Ability in Irish | 214 |
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 | |
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Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Ulster Scots | 1 |
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots | 1 |
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots | 0 |
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots | 12 |
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills | 1 |
No Ability in Ulster Scots | 277 |
Ethnic Group Embed This
As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% 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 | |
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White | 268 |
Mixed Ethnicity | 5 |
Indian | 11 |
Other Asian | 1 |
Black African | 4 |
Other Black/African/Caribbean | 1 |
Arab | 3 |
Other | 1 |
Total | 294 |
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 | |
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United Kingdom | 244 |
European Union | 23 |
Rest of Europe | 4 |
Africa | 2 |
Middle East and Asia | 21 |
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) | 4 |
Total | 298 |
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 | |
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Born in The United Kingdom | 234 |
10+ Years | 16 |
5-10 Years | 18 |
2-5 Years | 20 |
Less Than 2 Years | 7 |
Total | 295 |
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 BT12 4AJ.
Passport(s) Held | |
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None | 40 |
United Kingdom | 78 |
Republic of Ireland | 143 |
European Union | 10 |
Rest of Europe | 4 |
African Countries | 2 |
Middle East or Asia | 7 |
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) | 3 |
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 | |
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No Religion | 41 |
Catholic | 219 |
Presbyterian | 1 |
Church Of Ireland | 1 |
Methodist | 0 |
Other Christian | 4 |
Other Religion | 24 |
Not Stated | 4 |
Total | 294 |
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 | |
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Employee | 95 |
Self Employed (No Subordinates) | 16 |
Self Employed (With Subordinates) | 2 |
Unemployed | 13 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
Retired | 31 |
Looking After Home or Family | 16 |
Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 44 |
Other | 13 |
Total | 246 |
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 | |
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Managers, Directors and Senior Officials | 8 |
Professional Occupations | 9 |
Associate Professional Occupations | 24 |
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations | 20 |
Skilled Trades Occupations | 11 |
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations | 12 |
Sales and Customer Service Occupations | 10 |
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives | 9 |
Elementary Occupations | 15 |
Total | 118 |
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 | |
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Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional | 10 |
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional | 40 |
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations | 34 |
Own Account Worker/Small Employer | 16 |
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation | 9 |
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations | 28 |
Semi-Routine Occupation | 32 |
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed | 62 |
Full-time Student | 15 |
Total | 246 |
Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ 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.





Below are the details of the closest services to BT12 4AJ. 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 BT12 4AJ.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Gt Victoria St, approximately 610 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Belfast - Gt Victoria St | 610 yards |
Belfast - City Hospital Halt | 0.7 miles |
Belfast - Botanic | 0.8 miles |
Belfast - Central | 0.9 miles |
Belfast - Yorkgate | 1 mile |
Belfast - Bridge End Halt | 1.3 miles |
Belfast - Adelaide Halt | 1.6 miles |
Belfast - Balmoral Halt | 2.4 miles |
Belfast - Sydenham Halt | 2.5 miles |
Finaghy Halt | 3.1 miles |
Dunmurry Halt | 4.1 miles |
Holywood Halt | 4.9 miles |
Derriaghy Halt | 5.1 miles |
Whiteabbey Halt | 5.2 miles |
Marino Halt | 5.9 miles |
Lambeg Halt | 6 miles |
Jordanstown | 6.3 miles |
Hilden Halt | 6.4 miles |
Cultra Halt | 6.5 miles |
Mossley West Halt | 6.8 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ. The nearest is St Mary's Primary School, Belfast, approximately 70 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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St Mary's Primary School, Belfast | 70 yards |
St Peter's Primary School, Belfast | 660 yards |
St Joseph's Primary School, Slate | 720 yards |
Malvern Primary School, Belfast | 0.5 miles |
Gaelscoil an Lonnain, Belfast | 0.6 miles |
Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain, Belfast | 0.6 miles |
Blythefield Primary School, Belfast | 0.6 miles |
St Malachy's Primary School, Belfast | 0.7 miles |
St Patrick's Primary School, Belfast | 0.7 miles |
Glenwood Primary School, Belfast | 0.9 miles |
Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ. The nearest is The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, approximately 290 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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The Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 290 yards |
St Malachy's College, Belfast | 0.7 miles |
St Dominic's High School, Belfast | 0.8 miles |
Belfast Royal Academy | 1.1 miles |
Methodist College, Belfast | 1.1 miles |
Colaiste Feirste | 1.2 miles |
St Louise's Comprehensive College | 1.5 miles |
Belfast Model School for Girls | 1.8 miles |
Victoria College | 1.9 miles |
Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast | 2 miles |
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ. The nearest is Mchugh - Campbell Practice, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Mchugh - Campbell Practice | 540 yards |
Crossin Higgins & Mcmullan | 550 yards |
Church View Medical Practice | 780 yards |
Malvern Family Practice | 780 yards |
Shankill Surgery | 790 yards |
Clifton Street Surgery | 0.6 miles |
Grosvenor Road Surgery | 0.6 miles |
Dunville Health Centre | 0.6 miles |
Vere Foster Medical Group | 0.6 miles |
Kensington Group Practice | 0.7 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Barrack Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 4AJ. The nearest is Mater Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Mater Hospital | 0.7 miles |
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children | 0.7 miles |
Royal Jubilee Maternity Service | 0.7 miles |
Royal Victoria Hospital | 0.7 miles |
Belfast City Hospital | 0.9 miles |
Musgrave Park Hospital | 2.7 miles |
Knockbracken Healthcare Park | 4.4 miles |
Ulster Hospital | 4.9 miles |
Whiteabbey Hospital | 5.2 miles |
Lagan Valley Hospital | 7.9 miles |
* 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.