Area Information for Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT

This postcode in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Upper Malone 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, BT9 5LT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT9 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 1995. 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 Upper Malone
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 outright ownership. 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

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT 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, BT9 5LT:

Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5LH
Deramore Drive, Belfast, BT9 5JQ
Bladon Park, Belfast, BT9 5LG
Deramore Park, Belfast, BT9 5JT
Broomhill Close, Belfast, BT9 5HH
Deramore Park, Belfast, BT9 5JW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT9 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

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 61
Semi-Detached 57
Terraced 64
Flat (Purpose-Built) 75
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 259
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 94
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 83
Rented: From Council 46
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 32
Rent Free 5
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 96
Two People 85
Three People 40
Four People 22
Five People 10
6+ People 6
Total 259

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 96
Family Household 152
Other Household 12
Total 260

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 117
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 7
Total 259

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 48% male.

Gender
Male 272
Female 290
Total 562

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 33
5-9 32
10-14 28
15-19 15
20-24 27
25-29 46
30-34 46
35-39 49
40-44 22
45-49 33
50-54 38
55-59 44
60-64 37
65-69 43
70-74 25
75-79 20
80-84 11
85+ 12
Total 561

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT9 5LT does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 168
Married 227
Separated 13
Divorced 38
Widowed 22
Total 468

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 301
Good 151
Fair 74
Bad 26
Very Bad 10
Total 562

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) 233
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 73
Other 11
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 27
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 9
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 29
Other Combination of Irish Skills 2
No Ability in Irish 472

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 7
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 2
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 33
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 2
No Ability in Ulster Scots 497

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 92% 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 519
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 10
Pakistani 3
Chinese 8
Other Asian 5
Black African 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 4
Total 562

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 501
European Union 30
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 20
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 562

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 463
10+ Years 63
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 565

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 BT9 5LT.

Passport(s) Held
None 38
United Kingdom 317
Republic of Ireland 105
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2

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 143
Catholic 147
Presbyterian 103
Church Of Ireland 75
Methodist 18
Other Christian 52
Other Religion 16
Not Stated 8
Total 562

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 228
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 15
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 23
Retired 105
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 24
Other 10
Total 468

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 49
Professional Occupations 86
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 25
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 274

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 104
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 111
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 46
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 37
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 57
Semi-Routine Occupation 39
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 34
Full-time Student 23
Total 466

Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT 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 BT9 5LT. 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 BT9 5LT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT. The nearest railway station is Belfast - Balmoral Halt, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 0.8 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 0.8 miles
Finaghy Halt 1.5 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 1.5 miles
Belfast - Botanic 1.6 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 1.9 miles
Belfast - Central 2.3 miles
Dunmurry Halt 2.4 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 2.9 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 3.2 miles
Derriaghy Halt 3.3 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 4.1 miles
Lambeg Halt 4.1 miles
Hilden Halt 4.5 miles
Lisburn 5.3 miles
Holywood Halt 6.7 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 7.5 miles
Marino Halt 7.6 miles
Cultra Halt 8.2 miles
Jordanstown 8.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT. The nearest is Inchmarlo Prep, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT. The nearest is Victoria College, approximately 540 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT. The nearest is Balmoral Surgery, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5LT. The nearest is Musgrave Park Hospital, approximately 1.1 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.