Area Information for Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 2YE

This postcode in Londonderry is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Slievekirk ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of West Tyrone. This page combines information for the address Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 2YE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT47 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 May 2007. 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 Derry City and Strabane
Ward Slievekirk
UK Parliamentary Constituency West Tyrone * 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.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 2YE 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 Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 2YE:

Good Shepherd Glen, Londonderry, BT47 2AH
Waterstone Park, Londonderry, BT47 2AG
Stoneypath, Londonderry, BT47 2AF
Stoney Wood, Londonderry, BT47 2AE
Victoria Park, Londonderry, BT47 2AD
Victoria Road, Londonderry, BT47 2AB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT47 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Londonderry, 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 181
Semi-Detached 38
Terraced 30
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 249
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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 142
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 66
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 7
Total 249

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 70
Two People 85
Three People 37
Four People 28
Five People 23
6+ People 8
Total 251

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 70
Family Household 165
Other Household 14
Total 249

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 96
Deprived In One Dimension 74
Deprived In Two Dimensions 67
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 249

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Tyrone UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 301
Female 319
Total 620

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 18
5-9 44
10-14 41
15-19 32
20-24 33
25-29 24
30-34 23
35-39 36
40-44 55
45-49 38
50-54 51
55-59 40
60-64 42
65-69 35
70-74 43
75-79 31
80-84 17
85+ 18
Total 621

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT47 2YE 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 163
Married 265
Separated 10
Divorced 19
Widowed 50
Total 507

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 320
Good 162
Fair 105
Bad 27
Very Bad 6
Total 620

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) 148
Apprenticeship 32
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 75
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 67
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 149
Other 9
Total 507

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 14
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 3
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 8
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 28
Other Combination of Irish Skills 3
No Ability in Irish 557

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 6
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 15
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 10
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 41
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 8
No Ability in Ulster Scots 536

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Londonderry, 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 620
Total 620

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 589
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 621

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 562
10+ Years 48
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 621

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 BT47 2YE.

Passport(s) Held
None 102
United Kingdom 269
Republic of Ireland 210
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
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 46
Catholic 282
Presbyterian 170
Church Of Ireland 88
Methodist 4
Other Christian 21
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 4
Total 620

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 201
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 42
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 15
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 32
Retired 135
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 31
Other 16
Total 508

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 24
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 24
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 27
Skilled Trades Occupations 57
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 28
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 268

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 82
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 66
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 80
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 30
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 53
Semi-Routine Occupation 61
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 71
Full-time Student 31
Total 509