Area Information for Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ

Glencolin Rise in Belfast is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Collin Glen ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast West. This page combines information for the address Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT11 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 Small Village, Hamlet or Open Countryside
Local Authority Belfast
Ward Collin Glen
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Northern Ireland Constituencies
Country Northern Ireland

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 (Woodbourne), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 174 crimes were reported within 1 mile of BT11 8QQ.

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 Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ 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 Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ:

Glen Road, Andersonstown, Belfast, BT11 8SB
Glencolin Grove, Belfast, BT11 8QG
Glencolin Court, Belfast, BT11 8PS
Glencolin Drive, Belfast, BT11 8PA
Meadowhill, Belfast, BT11 8QR
Glencolin Avenue, Belfast, BT11 8NZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT11 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 10
Semi-Detached 37
Terraced 145
Flat (Purpose-Built) 19
Flat (Converted) 5
Total 216
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Glencolin Rise, 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 58
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 81
Rented: From Council 55
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 2
Total 216

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 79
Two People 50
Three People 46
Four People 26
Five People 10
6+ People 7
Total 218

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 79
Family Household 114
Other Household 24
Total 217

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 52
Deprived In One Dimension 63
Deprived In Two Dimensions 66
Deprived In Three Dimensions 36
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 217

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Belfast West UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 241
Female 269
Total 510

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 27
5-9 23
10-14 34
15-19 39
20-24 27
25-29 32
30-34 28
35-39 30
40-44 42
45-49 33
50-54 40
55-59 42
60-64 31
65-69 16
70-74 28
75-79 13
80-84 17
85+ 8
Total 510

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT11 8QQ is high - 8% 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 197
Married 114
Separated 39
Divorced 23
Widowed 43
Total 416

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 Collin Glen ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (66%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 220
Good 118
Fair 91
Bad 67
Very Bad 17
Total 513

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Glencolin Rise and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% 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) 72
Apprenticeship 31
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 59
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 69
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 49
No GCSEs or Equivalent 133
Other 4
Total 417

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 53
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 24
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 51
Other Combination of Irish Skills 12
No Ability in Irish 345

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 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 2
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 6
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 1
No Ability in Ulster Scots 479

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 100% 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 509
Indian 1
Total 510

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 503
European Union 6
Middle East and Asia 1
Total 510

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 499
10+ Years 7
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 509

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 BT11 8QQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 94
United Kingdom 117
Republic of Ireland 287
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 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 31
Catholic 448
Presbyterian 5
Church Of Ireland 5
Methodist 1
Other Christian 2
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 15
Total 511

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 152
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 31
Retired 78
Looking After Home or Family 36
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 72
Other 17
Total 417

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 15
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 36
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 21
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 179

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 20
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 44
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 61
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 65
Semi-Routine Occupation 67
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 85
Full-time Student 30
Total 420

Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ is within the Woodbourne policing neighbourhood, under the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 174 crimes were reported within 1 mile of BT11 8QQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 174 crimes committed near Glencolin Rise
Neighbourhood Team Address Woodbourne
139 Stewartstown Road
Belfast
County Antrim
BT11 9NB
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 BT11 8QQ. 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 BT11 8QQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ. The nearest railway station is Finaghy Halt, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Finaghy Halt 1.5 miles
Dunmurry Halt 1.8 miles
Belfast - Balmoral Halt 1.9 miles
Belfast - Adelaide Halt 2.4 miles
Derriaghy Halt 2.6 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 3 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 3.3 miles
Belfast - Botanic 3.3 miles
Lambeg Halt 3.4 miles
Hilden Halt 3.9 miles
Belfast - Central 4 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 4.3 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 4.6 miles
Lisburn 4.6 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 5.8 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 7.8 miles
Holywood Halt 8.2 miles
Mossley West Halt 8.6 miles
Jordanstown 8.8 miles
Marino Halt 9.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ. The nearest is St Oliver Plunkett Primary School, Belfast, approximately 280 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ. The nearest is St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School, Belfast, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ. The nearest is Hillhead Family Practice, 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 10 closest hospitals to Glencolin Rise, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT11 8QQ. The nearest is Musgrave Park Hospital, approximately 1.7 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 BT11 8QQ

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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