Area Information for Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 1TS

This postcode in Londonderry is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Caw ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Foyle. This page combines information for the address Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 1TS, 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 June 1998. 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 Derry Urban Area
Local Authority Derry City and Strabane
Ward Caw
UK Parliamentary Constituency Foyle * 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 semi-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 1TS 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 Londonderry, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. 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 97
Semi-Detached 145
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 242
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 119
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 83
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 32
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 3
Total 242

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 69
Two People 88
Three People 35
Four People 33
Five People 12
6+ People 6
Total 243

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 69
Family Household 161
Other Household 12
Total 242

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 100
Deprived In One Dimension 91
Deprived In Two Dimensions 37
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 241

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 292
Female 284
Total 576

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 34
5-9 25
10-14 49
15-19 21
20-24 19
25-29 24
30-34 41
35-39 41
40-44 38
45-49 35
50-54 36
55-59 31
60-64 32
65-69 49
70-74 39
75-79 20
80-84 25
85+ 18
Total 577

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT47 1TS 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 134
Married 243
Separated 17
Divorced 30
Widowed 35
Total 459

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 279
Good 172
Fair 92
Bad 24
Very Bad 11
Total 578

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) 167
Apprenticeship 35
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 67
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 46
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 99
Other 17
Total 460

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 12
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 2
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 7
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 17
Other Combination of Irish Skills 5
No Ability in Irish 513

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 9
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 6
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 44
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 8
No Ability in Ulster Scots 488

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% white.

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 537
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 12
Pakistani 4
Other Asian 15
Black African 1
Arab 4
Total 575

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 510
European Union 35
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 23
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 574

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 492
10+ Years 56
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 575

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 1TS.

Passport(s) Held
None 71
United Kingdom 306
Republic of Ireland 142
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 7
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 111
Catholic 177
Presbyterian 130
Church Of Ireland 106
Methodist 5
Other Christian 22
Other Religion 17
Not Stated 9
Total 577

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Caw ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 200
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 149
Looking After Home or Family 25
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 7
Total 460

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 19
Professional Occupations 57
Associate Professional Occupations 25
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 26
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 21
Total 234

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 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 106
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 68
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 43
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 27
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 53
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 47
Full-time Student 18
Total 460