Belfast East
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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.
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% |