Area Information for Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB

Summary Back to Top

Lisburn Road in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Blackstaff ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast South and Mid Down. This page combines information for the address Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB, 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Blackstaff
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

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 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB:

Jubilee Road, Belfast, BT9 7JL
Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7TS
Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AW
Dunluce Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AY
Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast, BT9 7AT
Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT9 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB 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.

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Housing Back to Top

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

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 0
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 83
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 129
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 7
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 8
Rented: From Council 29
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 76
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 1
Total 131

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 75
Two People 40
Three People 8
Four People 7
Five People 0
6+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 75
Family Household 38
Other Household 17
Total 130

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 46
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 130

People Back to Top

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 54% male.

Gender
Male 118
Female 100
Total 218

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Blackstaff 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 6
5-9 2
10-14 4
15-19 6
20-24 36
25-29 53
30-34 29
35-39 25
40-44 6
45-49 4
50-54 13
55-59 8
60-64 5
65-69 7
70-74 6
75-79 7
80-84 0
85+ 2
Total 219

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BT9 7AB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 63% 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 137
Married 45
Separated 6
Divorced 10
Widowed 6
Total 204

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 118
Good 55
Fair 23
Bad 15
Very Bad 7
Total 218

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Lisburn Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 52% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to 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) 106
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 9
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 7
Total 203

Culture Back to Top

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 3
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 2
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 12
Other Combination of Irish Skills 2
No Ability in Irish 195

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 2
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 13
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 2
No Ability in Ulster Scots 197

Ethnic Group Embed This

Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 65% 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 142
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Indian 16
Chinese 25
Other Asian 9
Black African 5
Arab 14
Other 4
Total 218

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland), 51% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 112
European Union 21
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 69
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 214

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 11% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 100
10+ Years 24
5-10 Years 23
2-5 Years 52
Less Than 2 Years 19
Total 218

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 7AB.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 62
Republic of Ireland 33
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 57
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 43
Presbyterian 22
Church Of Ireland 17
Methodist 2
Other Christian 29
Other Religion 40
Not Stated 1
Total 217

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Blackstaff ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 34% 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 79
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 70
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 7
Total 205

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 2
Professional Occupations 38
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 6
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 100

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 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 36
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 11
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 3
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 69
Total 203

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB 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.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BT9 7AB. 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 7AB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB. The nearest railway station is Belfast - City Hospital Halt, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 430 yards
Belfast - Botanic half a mile
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 0.6 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 0.7 miles
Belfast - Central 1.3 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 1.6 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 1.9 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 1.9 miles
Finaghy Halt 2.3 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 3.1 miles
Dunmurry Halt 3.3 miles
Derriaghy Halt 4.3 miles
Lambeg Halt 5.2 miles
Hilden Halt 5.6 miles
Holywood Halt 5.6 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 6.1 miles
Lisburn 6.4 miles
Marino Halt 6.6 miles
Jordanstown 7.2 miles
Cultra Halt 7.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB. The nearest is Fane Street Primary School, Belfast, approximately 480 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB. The nearest is Methodist College, Belfast, approximately 700 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB. The nearest is Dunluce Family Practice, approximately 290 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 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB. The nearest is Belfast City Hospital, approximately 60 yards 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.

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in BT9 7AB

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

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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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

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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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