Area Information for Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF

This postcode in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the New Lodge ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast North. This page combines information for the address Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT15 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 December 1991. 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 New Lodge
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

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 (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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF:

Lilliput Street, Belfast, BT15 1HA
North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1HT
Lilliput Court, Belfast, BT15 1EP
Cultra Street, Belfast, BT15 1GT
North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1HR
North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1HS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT15 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing 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
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 126
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 5
Total 187
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 48% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 52
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 26
Rented: From Council 62
Rented: Other Social 27
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 5
Total 186

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 65
Two People 64
Three People 28
Four People 18
Five People 6
6+ People 7
Total 188

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 65
Family Household 110
Other Household 12
Total 187

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 26
Deprived In One Dimension 57
Deprived In Two Dimensions 66
Deprived In Three Dimensions 35
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 186

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 46% male.

Gender
Male 191
Female 228
Total 419

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 21
5-9 20
10-14 31
15-19 27
20-24 27
25-29 24
30-34 26
35-39 24
40-44 17
45-49 26
50-54 32
55-59 33
60-64 19
65-69 29
70-74 20
75-79 17
80-84 12
85+ 14
Total 419

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT15 1GF 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
Single 195
Married 74
Separated 29
Divorced 15
Widowed 29
Total 342

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 New Lodge ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (58%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 138
Good 107
Fair 67
Bad 81
Very Bad 25
Total 418

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BT15 1GF and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 47% 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) 59
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 161
Other 8
Total 343

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 24
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 7
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 17
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 22
Other Combination of Irish Skills 6
No Ability in Irish 333

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 1
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 1
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 1
No Ability in Ulster Scots 403

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (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 98% 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 409
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 9
Total 419

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 6
Rest of Europe 2
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 419

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 398
10+ Years 14
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 420

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 BT15 1GF.

Passport(s) Held
None 93
United Kingdom 122
Republic of Ireland 175
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 4
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 8
Catholic 386
Presbyterian 5
Church Of Ireland 5
Methodist 0
Other Christian 5
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 9
Total 419

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 108
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 27
Retired 77
Looking After Home or Family 35
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 62
Other 15
Total 341

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 8
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 17
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 23
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 120

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 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 32
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 13
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 62
Semi-Routine Occupation 68
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 90
Full-time Student 27
Total 342

Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF 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.

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to BT15 1GF. 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 BT15 1GF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Yorkgate, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Yorkgate 1 mile
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 1.8 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 2 miles
Belfast - Central 2.1 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 2.4 miles
Belfast - Botanic 2.4 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 2.4 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 3.2 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 3.6 miles
Holywood Halt 3.9 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 4.1 miles
Jordanstown 4.6 miles
Finaghy Halt 4.6 miles
Marino Halt 4.9 miles
Mossley West Halt 5.1 miles
Cultra Halt 5.5 miles
Dunmurry Halt 5.6 miles
Greenisland 5.8 miles
Derriaghy Halt 6.6 miles
Trooperslane Halt 6.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF. The nearest is Seaview Primary School, Belfast, approximately 550 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF. The nearest is Dominican College, Fortwilliam, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF. The nearest is Antrim Road Medical Centre, approximately 380 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 1GF. The nearest is Mater Hospital, approximately 1.1 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.