Area Information for Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6EZ

This postcode in Londonderry is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the City Walls ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Foyle. This page combines information for the address Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6EZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT48 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 January 2001. 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 Derry Urban Area
Local Authority Derry City and Strabane
Ward City Walls
UK Parliamentary Constituency Foyle * 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 flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6EZ 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 Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 6EZ:

Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AP
Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AL
Brewsters Close, Londonderry, BT48 6AH
Harbour Square, Londonderry, BT48 6AF
Custom House Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AE
Custom House Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT48 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Londonderry, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 16
Terraced 71
Flat (Purpose-Built) 112
Flat (Converted) 16
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 226
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Londonderry, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 46% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 32
Rented: From Council 90
Rented: Other Social 16
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 49
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 10
Total 228

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 152
Two People 51
Three People 8
Four People 10
Five People 3
6+ People 4
Total 228

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Londonderry, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 152
Family Household 67
Other Household 7
Total 226

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 31
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 68
Deprived In Three Dimensions 55
Deprived In Four Dimensions 16
Total 223

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Foyle UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 184
Female 166
Total 350

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 14
5-9 17
10-14 11
15-19 7
20-24 15
25-29 29
30-34 28
35-39 21
40-44 14
45-49 24
50-54 30
55-59 37
60-64 38
65-69 20
70-74 28
75-79 5
80-84 7
85+ 4
Total 349

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT48 6EZ is high - 9% 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 170
Married 54
Separated 33
Divorced 31
Widowed 21
Total 309

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 City Walls ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (59%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 105
Good 103
Fair 75
Bad 52
Very Bad 14
Total 349

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BT48 6EZ and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 42% 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 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 128
Other 4
Total 307

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 20
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 8
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 24
Other Combination of Irish Skills 9
No Ability in Irish 277

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 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 1
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 5
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 3
No Ability in Ulster Scots 335

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Londonderry, 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 96% 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 337
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 6
Pakistani 3
Total 349

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 325
European Union 13
Middle East and Asia 9
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 348

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 311
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 349

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 BT48 6EZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 75
United Kingdom 44
Republic of Ireland 209
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 9

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 27
Catholic 294
Presbyterian 0
Church Of Ireland 4
Methodist 0
Other Christian 6
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 12
Total 350

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 75
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 22
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 59
Looking After Home or Family 26
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 71
Other 22
Total 304

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 7
Professional Occupations 11
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 98

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 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 49
Semi-Routine Occupation 43
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 102
Full-time Student 17
Total 306