Area Information for Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA

This postcode in Londonderry is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Northland ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Foyle. This page combines information for the address Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA, 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 April 2002. 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 Northland
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.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Strand Road), 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 Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA 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 7QA:

Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7NS
Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7AD
Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7NY
Baronet Street, Londonderry, BT48 7NT
Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7PA
McFarland Quay, Londonderry, BT48 7FH

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

Using this Information Commercially

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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 18
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 57
Flat (Purpose-Built) 157
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 17
Total 256
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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 - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 43
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 18
Rented: From Council 24
Rented: Other Social 86
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 80
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 5
Total 257

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 163
Two People 63
Three People 19
Four People 4
Five People 6
6+ People 1
Total 256

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 163
Family Household 79
Other Household 14
Total 256

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 57
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 62
Deprived In Three Dimensions 48
Deprived In Four Dimensions 12
Total 256

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BT48 7QA however is predominantly male (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 238
Female 160
Total 398

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 8
10-14 6
15-19 14
20-24 61
25-29 25
30-34 36
35-39 30
40-44 29
45-49 27
50-54 27
55-59 36
60-64 23
65-69 19
70-74 23
75-79 13
80-84 3
85+ 4
Total 398

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BT48 7QA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 215
Married 81
Separated 20
Divorced 34
Widowed 16
Total 366

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 Northland ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (63%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 143
Good 107
Fair 84
Bad 46
Very Bad 18
Total 398

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) 126
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 65
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 78
Other 14
Total 367

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 18
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 14
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 27
Other Combination of Irish Skills 11
No Ability in Irish 312

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 7
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 2
No Ability in Ulster Scots 380

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% 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 361
Irish Traveller 3
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 17
Chinese 7
Black African 3
Total 398

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 326
European Union 46
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 397

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 295
10+ Years 56
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 400

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 7QA.

Passport(s) Held
None 70
United Kingdom 92
Republic of Ireland 169
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 18
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3

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 84
Catholic 266
Presbyterian 8
Church Of Ireland 9
Methodist 0
Other Christian 7
Other Religion 15
Not Stated 10
Total 399

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 107
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 36
Retired 59
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 75
Other 33
Total 365

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 27
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 27
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 19
Total 135

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 32
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 52
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 39
Semi-Routine Occupation 46
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 88
Full-time Student 37
Total 367

Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA is within the Strand Road 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 Strand Road
81a Strand Road
Londonderry
County Londonderry
BT48 0GD
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 BT48 7QA. 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 BT48 7QA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest railway stations to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA. The nearest railway station is Derry-Londonderry, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Derry-Londonderry 1.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA. The nearest is Londonderry Model Primary School, approximately 680 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA. The nearest is St Mary's College, Londonderry, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA. The nearest is Aberfoyle Medical Practice, approximately 130 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 3 closest hospitals to Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7QA. The nearest is Lakeview Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lakeview Hospital 1 mile
Waterside Hospital 1.1 miles
Altnagelvin Hospital 1.9 miles

* 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.