Area Information for Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL

Summary Back to Top

Wilgar Street in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Connswater ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast East. This page combines information for the address Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT4 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 Connswater
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast East * 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 Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL:

Dundela Street, Belfast, BT4 3BH
Dundela Court, Dundela Street, Belfast, BT4 3BG
Dundela Street, Belfast, BT4 3BJ
Dundela Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3BU
Dundela View, Belfast, BT4 3DB
Wilgar Close, Belfast, BT4 3DF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL 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 5
Semi-Detached 32
Terraced 145
Flat (Purpose-Built) 71
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 260
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 46
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 51
Rented: From Council 14
Rented: Other Social 54
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 81
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 11
Total 260

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 130
Two People 83
Three People 25
Four People 16
Five People 5
6+ People 1
Total 260

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 130
Family Household 119
Other Household 12
Total 261

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 111
Deprived In One Dimension 81
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 24
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 260

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 East UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 211
Female 256
Total 467

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 32
5-9 15
10-14 18
15-19 14
20-24 23
25-29 50
30-34 60
35-39 43
40-44 26
45-49 24
50-54 24
55-59 37
60-64 31
65-69 26
70-74 23
75-79 11
80-84 6
85+ 3
Total 466

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT4 3BL 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 195
Married 122
Separated 26
Divorced 39
Widowed 19
Total 401

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 202
Good 144
Fair 76
Bad 35
Very Bad 10
Total 467

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) 178
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 92
Other 6
Total 401

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 5
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 4
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 12
Other Combination of Irish Skills 1
No Ability in Irish 423

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 10
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 21
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 2
No Ability in Ulster Scots 411

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% 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 437
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 1
Chinese 9
Other Asian 12
Black African 3
Total 467

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 419
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 467

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 373
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 467

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 BT4 3BL.

Passport(s) Held
None 73
United Kingdom 304
Republic of Ireland 31
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 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 159
Catholic 51
Presbyterian 106
Church Of Ireland 66
Methodist 23
Other Christian 44
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 7
Total 467

Employment Back to Top

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 198
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 22
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 36
Other 21
Total 401

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 19
Professional Occupations 72
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 27
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 228

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 51
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 96
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 52
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 51
Full-time Student 21
Total 400

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL is within the Strandtown 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 Strandtown
1-5 Dundela Avenue
Belfast
County Antrim
BT4 3BQ
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

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 BT4 3BL. 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 BT4 3BL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Sydenham Halt, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 0.7 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 1.2 miles
Belfast - Central 1.7 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 2 miles
Belfast - Botanic 2.4 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 2.4 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 2.7 miles
Holywood Halt 3.2 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 3.5 miles
Marino Halt 4 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 4.3 miles
Cultra Halt 4.6 miles
Finaghy Halt 5 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 5.2 miles
Dunmurry Halt 6 miles
Jordanstown 6 miles
Seahill Halt 6 miles
Greenisland 7 miles
Derriaghy Halt 7 miles
Helen's Bay Halt 7.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL. The nearest is Dundela Infants Primary School, Belfast, approximately < 50 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL. The nearest is Bloomfield Collegiate School, Belfast, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL. The nearest is Kerrsland Surgery, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kerrsland Surgery 580 yards
Holywood Road Surgery 740 yards
Connswater Family Practice half a mile
Greenway Practice half a mile
Harland Medical Practice half a mile
Lewis Square Practice half a mile
The Victoria Practice half a mile
Linen Court Surgery 0.7 miles
Knock Medical Centre 0.9 miles
Templemore Medical Centre 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wilgar Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT4 3BL. The nearest is Ulster Hospital, approximately 2.4 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 BT4 3BL

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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