Postcode BT5 6LB (Belfast)

Map showing BT5 6LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BT5 6LB is located in Belfast It was introduced in December 1984 and is an active postcode. BT5 6LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BT5 6LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BT5 6LB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to BT5 6LB is Truro Close which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Backford Cross Roundabout and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Capenhurst Rail Station, 1.41 km away.

The closest primary school to BT5 6LB (for ages 11 and under) is Woodlands Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on April 25, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Whitby High School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of BT5 6LB is The Groves Sports and Social and is 808 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 30, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hope Farm Fish Bar and is 1.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 1, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Belfast is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BT5 6LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BT5 6LB, and the approximate distance away.

Truro Close 39 m
Peterborough Close 74 m
Bangor Close 101 m
St Davids Drive 101 m
Salisbury Close 102 m
Coventry Avenue 110 m
West Park Drive 116 m
Linkside Way 141 m
Rosemere Drive 142 m
Kinnington Way 143 m
Backford Gardens 151 m
Green Lawns Drive 165 m
St Marks Crescent 168 m
St Georges Avenue 173 m
Gloucester Close 175 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BT5 6LB

Introduction December 1984
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BT5 6LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Woodlands Primary School Requires improvement
(April 25, 2019)
956 m
The Whitby High School Requires improvement
(February 7, 2019)
1.13 km
Meadow Community Primary School Outstanding
(May 7, 2015)
1.23 km
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Good
(March 14, 2018)
1.37 km
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Good
(July 16, 2019)
1.74 km
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School Requires improvement
(June 24, 2021)
1.77 km
Hinderton School Outstanding
(May 23, 2017)
1.77 km
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Good
(October 4, 2016)
1.77 km
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Good
(June 13, 2017)
1.78 km
Whitby Heath Primary School Outstanding
(October 30, 2013)
1.92 km
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
2.15 km
Capenhurst CofE Primary School Good
(September 12, 2019)
2.2 km
Greater Grace School of Christian Education Requires improvement
(April 11, 2019)
2.26 km
Brookside Primary School Good
(May 23, 2018)
2.28 km
The Oaks Community Primary School Good
(February 7, 2019)
2.45 km
Ellesmere Port Church of England College 2.64 km
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary School Good
(February 26, 2020)
2.8 km
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 15, 2018)
2.88 km
William Stockton Community Primary School Good
(June 14, 2018)
2.9 km
Wolverham Primary and Nursery School 2.99 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BT5 6LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Groves Sports and Social Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 30, 2018
808 m
Bp Strawberry Retailers - other 4
Good
February 20, 2020
820 m
The Candy Crue Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
823 m
Brooke's Treats Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 17, 2019
842 m
Old Wirral Hundred Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
891 m
Uber Tuber Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 15, 2019
944 m
Sports For Your Community School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 8, 2019
956 m
Woodlands Primary & Nursery School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 15, 2020
956 m
Astbury Lodge Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
1.04 km
Whitby County High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
1.13 km
The Woodlands Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 20, 2021
1.15 km
The Straw Hat Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 30, 2018
1.16 km
The Whitby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2020
1.16 km
Chatwins Retailers - other 4
Good
September 8, 2020
1.18 km
Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
1.18 km
Hope Farm Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 1, 2018
1.18 km
Martins Retailers - other Exempt
May 26, 2018
1.18 km
Pizza Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 24, 2020
1.18 km
Port Wines Retailers - other Exempt
May 26, 2018
1.18 km
Rowlands Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
May 26, 2018
1.18 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BT5 6LB - Data from Apr 2022

Backford Cross Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Backford Cross Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 122 m
St Marks Crescent Bus Stop/Station 196 m
St Marks Crescent Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Hourd Way Bus Stop/Station 230 m
Bus Station Taxi Rank 2.73 km
Marina Drive Taxi Rank 2.99 km
Station Road Taxi Rank 3.64 km
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 1.41 km
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 1.45 km
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 1.5 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 10.19 km
Terminal Two Access Air 44.58 km
Terminal Two Access Air 44.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BT5 6LB - Data from Dec 2021

Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 917 m
Acres Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Stanney Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Two Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Poweylane Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Viaduct Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Icehouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Collinge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
New Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.32 km
Little Stanney Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
Pool Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.9 km
Butter Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.96 km
The Dale Valley 4.03 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BT5 6LB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Northern Ireland
Latitude 54.59103300
Longitude -5.85632600
OS Easting 338617
OS Northing 0373533
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
882
Least Deprived

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Belfast East
Electoral Ward Knock
Local Authority District Belfast
European Electoral Region Northern Ireland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code N09000003
Travel To Work Area Belfast

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Belfast
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Health & Social Care Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Belfast

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Workplace Zone N19000539
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
(pseudo) Northern Ireland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Knock 2
Output Area / Small Area 5B3