Area Information for Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP

This postcode in Newtownards is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Ballygrainey ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of North Down. This page combines information for the address Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP, 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 February 2012. 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 Ards and North Down
Ward Ballygrainey
UK Parliamentary Constituency North 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 terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. 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 7TP.

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 Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP 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 Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP:

River Hill Green, Newtownards, BT23 7FZ
Lily Wood Gardens, Newtownards, BT23 7GJ
Greenway, Conlig, Newtownards, BT23 7SU
Breezemount Grove, Conlig, Newtownards, BT23 7TX
Breezemount Park, Conlig, Newtownards, BT23 7TZ
Breezemount Park, Conlig, Newtownards, BT23 7TS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT23 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Newtownards, 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 5
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 125
Flat (Purpose-Built) 40
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 181
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Newtownards, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 57% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 25
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 31
Rented: From Council 97
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 182

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 57
Two People 49
Three People 37
Four People 23
Five People 9
6+ People 6
Total 181

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 57
Family Household 119
Other Household 4
Total 180

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 42
Deprived In One Dimension 66
Deprived In Two Dimensions 55
Deprived In Three Dimensions 17
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 181

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Ballygrainey ward however contains significantly more women than average (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 187
Female 252
Total 439

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around BT23 7TP has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 29
5-9 53
10-14 46
15-19 24
20-24 25
25-29 29
30-34 36
35-39 30
40-44 26
45-49 21
50-54 31
55-59 28
60-64 16
65-69 20
70-74 11
75-79 10
80-84 3
85+ 0
Total 438

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BT23 7TP is high - 5% 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 155
Married 88
Separated 22
Divorced 38
Widowed 7
Total 310

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 187
Good 134
Fair 75
Bad 32
Very Bad 11
Total 439

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BT23 7TP and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% 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) 49
Apprenticeship 24
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 95
Other 13
Total 309

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 7
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 3
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 4
Other Combination of Irish Skills 1
No Ability in Irish 410

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 1
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 5
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 20
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 0
No Ability in Ulster Scots 401

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 98% 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 430
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Pakistani 1
Other 1
Total 439

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 416
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 440

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 382
10+ Years 32
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 440

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 7TP.

Passport(s) Held
None 69
United Kingdom 324
Republic of Ireland 24
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 1
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 135
Catholic 30
Presbyterian 151
Church Of Ireland 45
Methodist 16
Other Christian 41
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 15
Total 438

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 124
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 25
Retired 39
Looking After Home or Family 32
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 44
Other 14
Total 309

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 5
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 42
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 23
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 145

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 6
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 31
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 65
Semi-Routine Occupation 51
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 48
Full-time Student 24
Total 307

Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP 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 7TP
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.

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to BT23 7TP. 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 7TP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP. The nearest railway station is Bangor, approximately 2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bangor 2 miles
Bangor West Halt 2.2 miles
Carnalea Halt 2.8 miles
Helen's Bay Halt 3.7 miles
Seahill Halt 4.4 miles
Cultra Halt 5.5 miles
Marino Halt 5.9 miles
Holywood Halt 6.7 miles
Downshire Halt 7.8 miles
Carrickfergus 8.1 miles
Belfast - Sydenham Halt 8.4 miles
Clipperstown Halt 8.4 miles
Whitehead Halt 8.5 miles
Trooperslane Halt 9 miles
Greenisland 9.4 miles
Belfast - Bridge End Halt 9.6 miles
Whiteabbey Halt 9.7 miles
Jordanstown 9.8 miles
Belfast - Yorkgate 11 miles
Belfast - Central 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP. The nearest is Bloomfield Primary School, Bangor, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP. The nearest is Bangor Grammar School, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP. The nearest is Green Road Medical Centre, approximately 350 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 2 closest hospitals to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 7TP. The nearest is Ards Community Hospital, approximately 2.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ards Community Hospital 2.9 miles
Ulster Hospital 6.3 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.