Area Information for Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA

Hopefield Avenue in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Cavehill ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast North. This page combines information for the address Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA, 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Cavehill
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 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 (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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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA 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 Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA:

Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5FB
Upper Castle Park, Belfast, BT15 5FG
Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5EZ
Castle Park, Belfast, BT15 5FF
Old Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5FH
North Circular Road, Belfast, BT15 5FE

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

Using this Information Commercially

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 216
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 21
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 264
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 143
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 97
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 4
Total 263

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 60
Two People 89
Three People 40
Four People 38
Five People 27
6+ People 10
Total 264

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 60
Family Household 195
Other Household 8
Total 263

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 135
Deprived In One Dimension 98
Deprived In Two Dimensions 27
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 264

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 47% male.

Gender
Male 337
Female 377
Total 714

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 43
5-9 51
10-14 44
15-19 38
20-24 28
25-29 30
30-34 37
35-39 44
40-44 63
45-49 31
50-54 36
55-59 61
60-64 51
65-69 34
70-74 33
75-79 41
80-84 30
85+ 19
Total 714

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT15 5FA 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 182
Married 312
Separated 16
Divorced 17
Widowed 41
Total 568

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 433
Good 195
Fair 53
Bad 27
Very Bad 6
Total 714

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Hopefield Avenue and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 60% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to 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) 341
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 58
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 61
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12
No GCSEs or Equivalent 62
Other 15
Total 569

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 59
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 7
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 23
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 72
Other Combination of Irish Skills 12
No Ability in Irish 517

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 3
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 28
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 7
No Ability in Ulster Scots 650

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Hopefield Avenue, 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 99% 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 709
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 1
Chinese 1
Total 714

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 678
European Union 30
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 714

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 652
10+ Years 42
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 715

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 5FA.

Passport(s) Held
None 36
United Kingdom 205
Republic of Ireland 384
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
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 107
Catholic 510
Presbyterian 57
Church Of Ireland 18
Methodist 5
Other Christian 9
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 6
Total 714

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 265
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 32
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 17
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 45
Retired 160
Looking After Home or Family 20
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 9
Total 568

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 54
Professional Occupations 137
Associate Professional Occupations 41
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 36
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 19
Total 334

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 142
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 178
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 69
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 45
Total 568

Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA 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 BT15 5FA. 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 5FA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Yorkgate, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Yorkgate 2.1 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 2.9 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 2.9 miles
Belfast - Central 3.1 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 3.1 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 3.3 miles
Belfast - Botanic 3.3 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 3.4 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 4 miles
Jordanstown 4.1 miles
Mossley West Halt 4.2 miles
Holywood Halt 4.4 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 4.7 miles
Finaghy Halt 5.2 miles
Marino Halt 5.3 miles
Greenisland 5.4 miles
Cultra Halt 5.9 miles
Dunmurry Halt 6.1 miles
Trooperslane Halt 6.5 miles
Derriaghy Halt 7.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA. The nearest is Cavehill Primary School, Belfast, approximately 140 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA. The nearest is Blessed Trinity College, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA. The nearest is Salisbury Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles 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 Hopefield Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 5FA. 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.