Area Information for Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX

Donegall Road in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Beechmount ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast West. This page combines information for the address Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT12 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 Beechmount
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 semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. 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 Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX 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 Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX:

Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 6DY
St. James's Park, Belfast, BT12 6DT
St. James's Avenue, Belfast, BT12 6DU
St. James's Drive, Belfast, BT12 6EJ
St. James's Place, Belfast, BT12 6EH
Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT12 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 13
Semi-Detached 131
Terraced 34
Flat (Purpose-Built) 19
Flat (Converted) 7
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 205
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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 94
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 75
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 20
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 3
Total 205

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 69
Two People 68
Three People 38
Four People 19
Five People 7
6+ People 6
Total 207

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 69
Family Household 125
Other Household 11
Total 205

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 71
Deprived In One Dimension 67
Deprived In Two Dimensions 52
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 203

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 232
Female 243
Total 475

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 25
5-9 30
10-14 28
15-19 13
20-24 29
25-29 24
30-34 33
35-39 34
40-44 25
45-49 30
50-54 28
55-59 43
60-64 41
65-69 27
70-74 21
75-79 22
80-84 14
85+ 9
Total 476

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT12 6DX does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 150
Married 178
Separated 20
Divorced 13
Widowed 29
Total 390

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 216
Good 121
Fair 100
Bad 29
Very Bad 9
Total 475

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) 109
Apprenticeship 28
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 63
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 54
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 82
Other 10
Total 387

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 68
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 7
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 22
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 65
Other Combination of Irish Skills 13
No Ability in Irish 288

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 1
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 9
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 6
No Ability in Ulster Scots 448

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

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 460
Chinese 3
Other Asian 8
Black African 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 475

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 442
European Union 19
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 9
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 476

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 433
10+ Years 19
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 476

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 6DX.

Passport(s) Held
None 51
United Kingdom 86
Republic of Ireland 305
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

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 24
Catholic 419
Presbyterian 2
Church Of Ireland 8
Methodist 2
Other Christian 4
Other Religion 9
Not Stated 7
Total 475

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 184
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 75
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 40
Other 18
Total 390

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 9
Professional Occupations 31
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 48
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 28
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 220

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 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 72
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 77
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 47
Semi-Routine Occupation 42
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 56
Full-time Student 16
Total 390

Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX 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 BT12 6DX. 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 6DX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Adelaide Halt, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 0.9 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 1.1 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 1.3 miles
Belfast - Botanic 1.4 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 1.4 miles
Finaghy Halt 1.9 miles
Belfast - Central 2 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 2.3 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 2.6 miles
Dunmurry Halt 2.9 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 3.8 miles
Derriaghy Halt 3.9 miles
Lambeg Halt 4.8 miles
Hilden Halt 5.3 miles
Lisburn 6.1 miles
Holywood Halt 6.2 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 6.3 miles
Marino Halt 7.2 miles
Jordanstown 7.3 miles
Mossley West Halt 7.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX. The nearest is St Kevin's Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX. The nearest is St Louise's Comprehensive College, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX. The nearest is Dr Colgan, approximately 170 yards 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 Donegall Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6DX. The nearest is Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, approximately 0.7 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 BT12 6DX

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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