Postcode BT8 6GA (Belfast)

Map showing BT8 6GA and nearby postcodes

The postcode BT8 6GA is located in Belfast It was introduced in June 1998 and is an active postcode. BT8 6GA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BT8 6GA 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 BT8 6GA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to BT8 6GA is Kingston Court which is centered 175 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lodge Lane Terminus and is 261 m away. The closest railway station is Capenhurst Rail Station, 3.31 km away.

The closest primary school to BT8 6GA (for ages 11 and under) is Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 2, 2018. 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 BT8 6GA is The Groves Sports and Social and is 4.02 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 30, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ginger Garlic and is 4.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on March 19, 2021.

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 BT8 6GA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BT8 6GA, and the approximate distance away.

Kingston Court 175 m
Long Lane 253 m
Newcroft 308 m
Meadowcroft 357 m
Fiddlers Lane 388 m
Lodge Lane 438 m
Parkgate Road 606 m
Church Road 696 m
A5117 5 km
B5129 5.46 km
B5132 5.82 km
M53 8.7 km
A540 9.38 km
A525 20.83 km
A548 22.4 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BT8 6GA

Introduction June 1998
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 BT8 6GA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Good
(May 2, 2018)
713 m
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Good
(January 9, 2020)
1.89 km
Capenhurst CofE Primary School Good
(September 12, 2019)
2.97 km
J H Godwin Primary School Good
(January 19, 2016)
3.01 km
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
3.07 km
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 18, 2018)
3.12 km
The Arches Community Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.21 km
Greater Grace School of Christian Education Requires improvement
(April 11, 2019)
3.3 km
Highfield Community Primary School Good
(December 13, 2016)
3.61 km
Dee Point Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
3.81 km
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Good
(March 14, 2018)
4.18 km
Meadow Community Primary School Outstanding
(May 7, 2015)
4.23 km
Woodlands Primary School Requires improvement
(April 25, 2019)
4.3 km
Upton Heath CofE Primary School 4.3 km
The Whitby High School Requires improvement
(February 7, 2019)
4.5 km
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Good
(September 25, 2018)
4.66 km
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Good
(July 16, 2019)
4.77 km
Acresfield Academy 4.92 km
Upton Westlea Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
5.02 km
Mill View Primary School 5.02 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BT8 6GA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brooke's Treats Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 17, 2019
3.71 km
Old Wirral Hundred Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
3.76 km
Tudor Rose Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
3.88 km
Bp Strawberry Retailers - other 4
Good
February 20, 2020
4 km
The Groves Sports and Social Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 30, 2018
4.02 km
Malone Place Clinic Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
4.06 km
Blue Nile Grocery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 21, 2017
4.09 km
Ginger Garlic Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 19, 2021
4.09 km
Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 24, 2021
4.09 km
Royal Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 10, 2017
4.09 km
The Causeway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 14, 2019
4.1 km
Maryland Nurseries Farm Shop Retailers - other Exempt
September 4, 2019
4.12 km
Village Grocery Retailers - other 4
Good
January 7, 2022
4.13 km
SHAM Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 3
Satisfactory
February 21, 2022
4.13 km
Sprout Kitchen Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 27, 2021
4.14 km
The Candy Crue Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
4.17 km
GC's of Sandy Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4.17 km
Patchwork Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 8, 2022
4.17 km
Wingos Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 6, 2022
4.17 km
Gordons Chemists Retailers - other Exempt
January 29, 2013
4.19 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BT8 6GA - Data from Apr 2022

Lodge Lane Terminus Bus Stop/Station 261 m
All Saints' Church Bus Stop/Station 458 m
All Saints' Church Bus Stop/Station 488 m
Saughall Hey Bus Stop/Station 512 m
Oakcroft Bus Stop/Station 522 m
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 3.31 km
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 3.37 km
Capenhurst Rail Station Rail 3.4 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 13.54 km
Terminal Two Access Air 47.19 km
Terminal Two Access Air 47.21 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BT8 6GA - Data from Dec 2021

Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 970 m
Pool Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Dingle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
New Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Poweylane Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Icehouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Viaduct Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Two Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Shotwick Dale Valley 2.81 km
Acres Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Heath Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.44 km
The Dale Valley 3.51 km
Collinge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Gorse Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.82 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BT8 6GA - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Northern Ireland
Latitude 54.56630500
Longitude -5.88641600
OS Easting 336755
OS Northing 0370722
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
884
Least Deprived

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Belfast South
Electoral Ward Hillfoot
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Northern Ireland
Workplace Zone N19000746
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
(pseudo) Northern Ireland
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hillfoot
Output Area / Small Area 6A4