Belfast East
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Belfast East.
Overview ⁞ Belfast East is a vibrant constituency in Northern Ireland, stretching from the bustling city centre to scenic coastal areas along Belfast Lough. Known for its lively urban neighbourhoods like Ballyhackamore and Belmont, it offers a mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The area is home to iconic landmarks such as the SSE Arena, Titanic Quarter, and the historic Harland & Wolff shipyards where the Titanic was built. Sydenham and Stormont Estate provide green spaces, while Connswater Greenway offers walking and cycling routes. Its coastal position gives access to picturesque views, making Belfast East a unique blend of heritage, leisure, and modern living.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Belfast East parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Belfast East
Belfast East is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballyhanwood
- Ballymacarrett
- Beersbridge
- Belmont
- Bloomfield
- Carrowreagh
- Connswater
- Cregagh
- Dundonald
- Enler
- Gilnahirk
- Graham's Bridge
- Hillfoot
- Knock
- Merok
- Orangefield
- Sandown
- Shandon
- Stormont
- Sydenham
- Woodstock
Belfast East is a constituency that covers these wards in Belfast / Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 21,504 | 20.87% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,298 | 6.11% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,088 | 15.61% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,122 | 21.47% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,723 | 19.14% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 17,324 | 16.81% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96,733 | 94.58% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 1,302 | 1.27% | 0.76% |
| Indian | 1,116 | 1.09% | 0.52% |
| Chinese | 812 | 0.79% | 0.50% |
| Black African | 783 | 0.77% | 0.42% |
| Filipino | 531 | 0.52% | 0.23% |
| Other Asian | 249 | 0.24% | 0.28% |
| Other ethnicities | 229 | 0.22% | 0.19% |
| Pakistani | 174 | 0.17% | 0.08% |
| Black Other | 135 | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Arab | 98 | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Roma | 90 | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Irish Traveller | 27 | 0.03% | 0.14% |
Belfast East compared with other constituencies
Belfast East has a population of 103,059 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Belfast East has a population higher than 232, lower than 292, and similar to 126 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).