Area Information for Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW

Summary Back to Top

Ligoniel Road in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Legoniel ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast North. This page combines information for the address Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT14 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 Legoniel
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast North * 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

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 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW:

Springvale Parade, Belfast, BT14 8DB
Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8BX
Springvale Gardens, Belfast, BT14 8BZ
Lavens Drive, Belfast, BT14 8BN
Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8BU
Limepark Mews, Belfast, BT14 8EB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT14 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW 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.

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Housing Back to Top

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 22
Semi-Detached 109
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 37
Flat (Converted) 4
Total 205
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 35% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 64
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 51
Rented: From Council 39
Rented: Other Social 32
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rent Free 0
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 96
Two People 47
Three People 27
Four People 25
Five People 5
6+ People 5
Total 205

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 96
Family Household 105
Other Household 4
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 43
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 70
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 205

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Belfast North UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 44% male.

Gender
Male 189
Female 238
Total 427

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 24
5-9 21
10-14 21
15-19 33
20-24 24
25-29 20
30-34 23
35-39 27
40-44 26
45-49 21
50-54 21
55-59 30
60-64 27
65-69 17
70-74 19
75-79 22
80-84 31
85+ 20
Total 427

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT14 8BW is high - 5% 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 141
Married 126
Separated 22
Divorced 24
Widowed 43
Total 356

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 Legoniel ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (65%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 156
Good 120
Fair 95
Bad 43
Very Bad 13
Total 427

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Ligoniel Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% 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
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 66
Apprenticeship 24
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 54
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 112
Other 14
Total 353

Culture Back to Top

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 4
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 1
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 1
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 6
Other Combination of Irish Skills 4
No Ability in Irish 396

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 8
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 2
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 21
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 34
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 3
No Ability in Ulster Scots 344

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Ligoniel 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 413
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Chinese 1
Other Asian 11
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 427

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 402
European Union 14
Middle East and Asia 10
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 427

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 386
10+ Years 27
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 426

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 BT14 8BW.

Passport(s) Held
None 71
United Kingdom 306
Republic of Ireland 25
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 0
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 90
Catholic 44
Presbyterian 121
Church Of Ireland 88
Methodist 20
Other Christian 57
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 5
Total 427

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Legoniel ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 138
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 30
Retired 105
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 35
Other 9
Total 355

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 11
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 34
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 22
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 160

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 21
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 44
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 54
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 56
Semi-Routine Occupation 67
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 40
Full-time Student 30
Total 356

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW 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.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BT14 8BW. 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 BT14 8BW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Yorkgate, approximately 2.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Yorkgate 2.5 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 2.7 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 2.9 miles
Belfast - Botanic 3.1 miles
Belfast - Central 3.2 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 3.3 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 3.3 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 3.9 miles
Finaghy Halt 4.2 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 4.2 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 4.5 miles
Dunmurry Halt 5 miles
Mossley West Halt 5.1 miles
Jordanstown 5.4 miles
Holywood Halt 5.7 miles
Derriaghy Halt 5.9 miles
Marino Halt 6.7 miles
Greenisland 6.8 miles
Lambeg Halt 6.8 miles
Cultra Halt 7.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW. The nearest is Ligoniel Primary School and Nursery Unit, Belfast, approximately < 50 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW. The nearest is Mercy College, Belfast, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW. The nearest is Ligoniel Health Centre, approximately 180 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 9 closest hospitals to Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 8BW. The nearest is Mater Hospital, approximately 1.9 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.

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in BT14 8BW

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

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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