belfast BT17 Postcodes

Belfast (BT17)

The BT17 postcode area is located in the Belfast postcode town region, within the county of County Antrim, and contains a total of 602 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the BT17 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Lisburn Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in BT17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BT17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BT17 postcode is an area located in the Belfast district. It consists of parts of the east and south-east of the city, including the growing neighbourhood of Ballymacarret. It is an urban area that is in close proximity to some of Belfast's main attractions such as the Titanic Museum and the City Hall.

The area is home to many working-class families, mainly Irish, and is characterised by its close-knit community. It is particularly diverse, with a number of different cultures, religions, and beliefs present in the area. There is a decent range of schools, parks, and other facilities available for locals. In the last few years there has been some modernisation of the area, with establishments such as restaurants and cafes cropping up.

As well as its residential areas, the BT17 postcode has a number of commercial and industrial areas. It includes the Belfast Docks, which is the UK's second-biggest port in terms of tonnage. This area has been under productive regeneration since 2012. There are also many industrial sites, some as old as the Victorian era. The most notable among them is the York Street Interchange, a major interchange between the M2 Motorway and the M3 Motorway, forming a key public transport link in the city.

The BT17 postcode is also famous as the birthplace of many famous figures in the arts scene of Northern Ireland. These include singers Van Morrison, Snow Patrol, and Gary Moore as well as poet Seamus Heaney. In addition, some of the most successful sportspeople in Northern Ireland also hail from this area – such as footballers George Best, Willie John McBride and cricketer Stuart Pollock.

The history of BT17 is also steeped in political and religious significance. Much of the Troubles in Northern Ireland were fought in this area between republicans, loyalists and British forces, as well as the clash between Catholic and Protestant communities.

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