Area Information for Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX

Beersbridge Road in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Bloomfield ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast East. This page combines information for the address Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT5 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 Bloomfield
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

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 (Strandtown), 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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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX 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 Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX:

Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5DS
Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5EG
Elmgrove Road, Belfast, BT5 5DJ
Mill Pond Court, Belfast, BT5 5NN
Avonorr Drive, Belfast, BT5 5AJ
Beersbridge Road, Belfast, BT5 5DY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT5 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

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 7
Semi-Detached 43
Terraced 40
Flat (Purpose-Built) 49
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 144
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 64% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 19
Rented: From Council 24
Rented: Other Social 68
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 8
Total 144

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 71
Two People 36
Three People 20
Four People 13
Five People 5
6+ People 0
Total 145

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 71
Family Household 66
Other Household 7
Total 144

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 17
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 51
Deprived In Three Dimensions 28
Deprived In Four Dimensions 8
Total 144

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 137
Female 140
Total 277

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 12
5-9 14
10-14 15
15-19 17
20-24 11
25-29 17
30-34 17
35-39 18
40-44 20
45-49 12
50-54 28
55-59 16
60-64 19
65-69 14
70-74 17
75-79 12
80-84 13
85+ 6
Total 278

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT5 5DX 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 99
Married 62
Separated 18
Divorced 32
Widowed 21
Total 232

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 Bloomfield 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 92
Good 73
Fair 68
Bad 35
Very Bad 9
Total 277

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Beersbridge Road 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) 40
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 97
Other 7
Total 233

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 1
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 1
Other Combination of Irish Skills 1
No Ability in Irish 269

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 1
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 2
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 1
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 25
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 1
No Ability in Ulster Scots 239

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 95% 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 262
Irish Traveller 1
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Chinese 4
Black African 6
Total 276

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 266
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 275

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 252
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 276

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 BT5 5DX.

Passport(s) Held
None 54
United Kingdom 194
Republic of Ireland 14
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 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 63
Catholic 10
Presbyterian 95
Church Of Ireland 60
Methodist 8
Other Christian 39
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 1
Total 279

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 81
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 56
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 38
Other 6
Total 232

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 1
Professional Occupations 11
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 95

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 5
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 30
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 39
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 41
Full-time Student 14
Total 229

Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX 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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BT5 5DX. 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 BT5 5DX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Bridge End Halt, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 0.9 miles
Belfast - Central 1.1 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 1.2 miles
Belfast - Botanic 1.7 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 1.8 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 1.9 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 2 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 2.8 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 3.5 miles
Holywood Halt 3.9 miles
Finaghy Halt 4.3 miles
Marino Halt 4.7 miles
Dunmurry Halt 5.3 miles
Cultra Halt 5.4 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 5.5 miles
Derriaghy Halt 6.2 miles
Jordanstown 6.5 miles
Seahill Halt 6.8 miles
Lambeg Halt 7.1 miles
Hilden Halt 7.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX. The nearest is Elmgrove Primary School, Belfast, approximately 290 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX. The nearest is Grosvenor Grammar School, Belfast, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX. The nearest is Linen Court Surgery, 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 10 closest hospitals to Beersbridge Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT5 5DX. The nearest is Belfast City Hospital, approximately 2.2 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.

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Broadband in BT5 5DX

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+

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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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