Belfast West
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Belfast West is rich in history, culture, and community spirit, stretching from the city centre to the scenic Black Mountain and Divis Mountain. Neighbourhoods like Andersonstown and Falls Road are well-known for their vibrant streetscapes and murals. The constituency is home to the Gaeltacht Quarter, promoting Irish language and heritage, and green spaces like Falls Park and Colin Glen Forest Park, which features walking trails, adventure courses, and stunning viewpoints. With easy access to the hills overlooking Belfast, this area offers a mix of urban amenities, cultural attractions, and natural beauty.
Wards in Belfast West
Belfast West is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Andersonstown
- Ballygomartin
- Ballymurphy
- Beechmount
- Clonard
- Collin Glen
- Derryaghy
- Dunmurry
- Falls
- Falls Park
- Ladybrook
- Lagmore
- Poleglass
- Shankill
- Shaw's Road
- Stewartstown
- Turf Lodge
- Twinbrook
- Woodvale
Belfast West 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 | 25,730 | 24.98% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,102 | 7.86% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,051 | 13.64% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,871 | 19.29% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,494 | 18.92% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 15,767 | 15.31% | 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 | 99,200 | 96.15% | 96.55% |
| Black African | 818 | 0.79% | 0.42% |
| Mixed | 789 | 0.76% | 0.76% |
| Indian | 526 | 0.51% | 0.52% |
| Filipino | 442 | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Chinese | 305 | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 297 | 0.29% | 0.10% |
| Other Asian | 262 | 0.25% | 0.28% |
| Irish Traveller | 196 | 0.19% | 0.14% |
| Other ethnicities | 155 | 0.15% | 0.19% |
| Black Other | 111 | 0.11% | 0.16% |
| Pakistani | 64 | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Roma | 9 | 0.01% | 0.08% |