Area Information for Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF

This postcode in Newtownards is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Moneyreagh ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Belfast South and Mid Down. This page combines information for the address Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT23 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 July 2005. 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 Small Village, Hamlet or Open Countryside
Local Authority Lisburn and Castlereagh
Ward Moneyreagh
UK Parliamentary Constituency Belfast South and Mid Down * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward 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 detached houses, 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 (Newtownards), 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 near Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF 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 Types Embed This

The area containing Newtownards, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 130
Semi-Detached 60
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 13
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 221
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 112
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 98
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 5
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 1
Total 221

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 38
Two People 79
Three People 45
Four People 32
Five People 22
6+ People 5
Total 221

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 179
Other Household 4
Total 221

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 105
Deprived In One Dimension 73
Deprived In Two Dimensions 37
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 220

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 291
Female 309
Total 600

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 25
5-9 41
10-14 48
15-19 35
20-24 30
25-29 24
30-34 33
35-39 45
40-44 26
45-49 36
50-54 46
55-59 57
60-64 64
65-69 47
70-74 23
75-79 7
80-84 6
85+ 7
Total 600

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT23 6YF 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 112
Married 313
Separated 9
Divorced 24
Widowed 21
Total 479

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 316
Good 196
Fair 65
Bad 18
Very Bad 5
Total 600

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) 194
Apprenticeship 33
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 81
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 73
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 62
Other 11
Total 479

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 2
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 9
Other Combination of Irish Skills 1
No Ability in Irish 568

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 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 7
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 46
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 10
No Ability in Ulster Scots 510

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Newtownards, 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 99% 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 595
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Black African 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 600

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 590
European Union 7
Africa 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 601

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 574
10+ Years 18
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 599

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 BT23 6YF.

Passport(s) Held
None 49
United Kingdom 471
Republic of Ireland 24
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 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 113
Catholic 22
Presbyterian 286
Church Of Ireland 86
Methodist 20
Other Christian 66
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 3
Total 599

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 269
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 34
Retired 104
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 5
Total 479

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 30
Professional Occupations 78
Associate Professional Occupations 33
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 64
Skilled Trades Occupations 28
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 21
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 23
Total 306

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 73
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 129
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 80
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 33
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 49
Semi-Routine Occupation 26
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 34
Total 480

Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF is within the Newtownards 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

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near BT23 6YF
Neighbourhood Team Address Newtownards
36-40 John Street
County Down
BT23 4LX
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 BT23 6YF. 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 BT23 6YF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF. The nearest railway station is Bangor, approximately 4.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bangor 4.3 miles
Bangor West Halt 4.3 miles
Carnalea Halt 4.8 miles
Helen's Bay Halt 5.3 miles
Seahill Halt 5.5 miles
Cultra Halt 6.1 miles
Marino Halt 6.3 miles
Holywood Halt 6.8 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 7.7 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 8.8 miles
Belfast - Central 9.3 miles
Downshire Halt 9.5 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 9.5 miles
Carrickfergus 9.7 miles
Clipperstown Halt 9.8 miles
Belfast - Botanic 9.9 miles
Belfast - Gt Victoria St 11 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 11 miles
Trooperslane Halt 11 miles
Belfast - City Hospital Halt 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF. The nearest is Victoria Primary School, Newtownards, approximately 430 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF. The nearest is Movilla High School, approximately 360 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF. The nearest is Killynether Practice, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Killynether Practice 0.7 miles
Park Practice 0.7 miles
Churchside Practice 0.7 miles
Scrabo View Practice 0.7 miles
Old Mill Surgery 0.8 miles
Green Road Medical Centre 2.5 miles
Cleland Park Surgery 3.4 miles
Bloomfield Surgery 3.7 miles
Comber Family Practice 3.9 miles
Abbey Family Practice 4 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 6YF. The nearest is Ards Community Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ards Community Hospital 0.8 miles
Ulster Hospital 5.2 miles

* 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.