Area Information for Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP

This postcode in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Central ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast South and Mid Down. This page combines information for the address Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT7 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 December 1997. 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 Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Central
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast South and Mid Down * 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 private rental. 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 (Lisburn 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP:

Cadogan Street, Belfast, BT7 1QW
Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SQ
Fitzwilliam Square, Belfast, BT7 1JH
Curzon Street, Belfast, BT7 1QU
Agincourt Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1QA
Collingwood Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1QT

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT7 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Belfast, 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 4
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 20
Flat (Purpose-Built) 114
Flat (Converted) 81
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 225
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 69% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 2
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 6
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 43
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 151
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 8
Total 224

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 107
Two People 43
Three People 38
Four People 25
Five People 9
6+ People 4
Total 226

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 107
Family Household 24
Other Household 94
Total 225

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 90
Deprived In One Dimension 68
Deprived In Two Dimensions 41
Deprived In Three Dimensions 22
Deprived In Four Dimensions 4
Total 225

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 243
Female 235
Total 478

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Central ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 2
10-14 3
15-19 43
20-24 255
25-29 47
30-34 23
35-39 31
40-44 13
45-49 9
50-54 6
55-59 9
60-64 9
65-69 7
70-74 7
75-79 4
80-84 2
85+ 3
Total 477

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BT7 1PP there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 85% 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 405
Married 31
Separated 12
Divorced 13
Widowed 8
Total 469

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 271
Good 148
Fair 44
Bad 11
Very Bad 4
Total 478

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) 132
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 241
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14
No GCSEs or Equivalent 51
Other 4
Total 469

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 44
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 5
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 15
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 43
Other Combination of Irish Skills 12
No Ability in Irish 357

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 2
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 6
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 7
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 2
No Ability in Ulster Scots 459

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% 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 415
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 25
Pakistani 3
Chinese 7
Other Asian 7
Black African 13
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 2
Total 477

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 371
European Union 46
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 44
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 479

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 345
10+ Years 30
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 43
Less Than 2 Years 41
Total 477

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 BT7 1PP.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 127
Republic of Ireland 223
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 37
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4

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 129
Catholic 256
Presbyterian 17
Church Of Ireland 14
Methodist 0
Other Christian 18
Other Religion 37
Not Stated 7
Total 478

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 63% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 72
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 294
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 34
Other 16
Total 469

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 6
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 85
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 36
Total 229

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 17
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 30
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 11
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 42
Full-time Student 289
Total 469

Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP is within the Lisburn 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 Lisburn Road
276 Lisburn Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT9 6GG
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 BT7 1PP. 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 BT7 1PP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Botanic, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Botanic 0.6 miles
Belfast - Central 0.9 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 0.9 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 1 mile
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 1.4 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 1.4 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 1.9 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 2.2 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 2.5 miles
Finaghy Halt 2.9 miles
Dunmurry Halt 3.9 miles
Derriaghy Halt 4.9 miles
Holywood Halt 5.1 miles
Lambeg Halt 5.7 miles
Marino Halt 6 miles
Hilden Halt 6.1 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 6.2 miles
Cultra Halt 6.7 miles
Lisburn 6.9 miles
Jordanstown 7.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP. The nearest is Botanic Primary School, Belfast, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP. The nearest is Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP. The nearest is Ormeau Park Surgery, approximately 300 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 Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1PP. The nearest is Belfast City Hospital, approximately 1 mile 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.