Area Information for Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP

Springfield Road in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Ballygomartin ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast West. This page combines information for the address Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP, 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 2017. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Ballygomartin
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 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 (Tennent Street), 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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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 Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP 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 Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP:

Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DN
Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DX
Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7FJ
Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DL
Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DW
Clovelly Street, Belfast, BT12 7EZ

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 Springfield 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 4
Semi-Detached 100
Terraced 38
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 4
Total 158
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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 32
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 70
Rented: From Council 14
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 30
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 6
Total 158

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 62
Two People 38
Three People 27
Four People 19
Five People 7
6+ People 4
Total 157

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 62
Family Household 88
Other Household 7
Total 157

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 66
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 158

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 47% male.

Gender
Male 166
Female 189
Total 355

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around BT12 7DP has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 25% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 26
5-9 37
10-14 26
15-19 16
20-24 20
25-29 22
30-34 29
35-39 41
40-44 31
45-49 22
50-54 20
55-59 9
60-64 15
65-69 16
70-74 7
75-79 5
80-84 5
85+ 2
Total 349

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT12 7DP 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 127
Married 79
Separated 23
Divorced 13
Widowed 14
Total 256

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 199
Good 95
Fair 38
Bad 12
Very Bad 11
Total 355

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) 83
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 52
Other 4
Total 256

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 34
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 12
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 32
Other Combination of Irish Skills 7
No Ability in Irish 245

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 1
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 1
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 5
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 15
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 0
No Ability in Ulster Scots 313

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
White 322
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 1
Chinese 4
Other Asian 7
Black African 11
Other 1
Total 354

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 312
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 355

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 300
10+ Years 28
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 17
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 356

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 7DP.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 102
Republic of Ireland 174
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1

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 75
Catholic 204
Presbyterian 22
Church Of Ireland 13
Methodist 3
Other Christian 21
Other Religion 13
Not Stated 4
Total 355

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 134
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 33
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 13
Total 256

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 16
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 29
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 15
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 25
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 48
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 40
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 18
Total 254

Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP is within the Tennent Street 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 Tennent Street
134 Tennent Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT13 3GF
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 7DP. 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 7DP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Gt Victoria St, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 1.5 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 1.5 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 1.6 miles
Belfast - Botanic 1.8 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 2.1 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 2.2 miles
Belfast - Central 2.2 miles
Finaghy Halt 2.5 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 2.6 miles
Dunmurry Halt 3.5 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 3.8 miles
Derriaghy Halt 4.4 miles
Lambeg Halt 5.4 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 5.7 miles
Hilden Halt 5.8 miles
Holywood Halt 6 miles
Lisburn 6.6 miles
Jordanstown 6.7 miles
Mossley West Halt 6.8 miles
Marino Halt 7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP. The nearest is Springfield Primary School, Belfast, approximately 260 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP. The nearest is Colaiste Feirste, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP. The nearest is Springvale Medical Practice, approximately < 50 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 Springfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 7DP. The nearest is Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, approximately 0.9 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.