belfast BT1 Postcodes

Belfast (BT1)

The BT1 postcode area is located in the Belfast postcode town region, within the county of County Antrim, and contains a total of 1510 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the BT1 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Belfast Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in BT1 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 BT1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

BT1 is a postcode district in the Belfast post town, a major city in Northern Ireland Regions in the UK. The post town within the district consists of, and is exclusively used for, the Belfast city centre area. It is served by the Belfast Metropolitan Sub-region and the Belfast Metropolitan Area.

BT1 covers an area which is made up of the majority of the city centre, including the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Titanic Quarter, elmwood hall and Belfast City Hall. It is the most populous district in the Belfast post town, and the second most populous district in Northern Ireland, encompassing a population of about 190,000 as of 2019.

The BT1 postcode is one of the seven postcode districts within the Belfast post town. The other postcode districts are BT2 - the Belfast Metropolitan Sub-region; BT3 - the Belfast Metropolitan Area; BT4 - the Seaport Area; BT5 - the Inland Areas; BT6 - the Seaport and Shore Areas; BT7 - the Inner-City Areas; and BT8 - the University and Research Area.

The BT1 postal area has a number of post offices, ranging from small local ones to some post offices which are much larger and provide a wide range of services. The main post office in the BT1 area consists of four floors of retail services, incorporating a number of counters, money transfers, personal banking services, Post Office Counters products, Travel services, stationery, games and toys, homewares, food and items for special occasions.

The BT1 postcode is served by a variety of major bus routes operated by Translink, Belfast's public transport provider. It is also covered by a network of taxicab-based services and a variety of private hire vehicles. The area is served by a number of regular buses, which operate a variety of routes throughout Belfast and the surrounding areas.

The postcode is also linked to Belfast City Airport, which is situated in the area and is a major gateway into the Belfast region. The airport provides a broad range of destinations for both domestic and international flights.

BT1 is also home to a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Retail outlets include major high street brands such as Marks and Spencer, Debenhams, John Lewis and Topshop, along with many independent stores located in the St George's market area as well as a number of cafés and restaurants.

Finally, the BT1 postcode is close to a number of cultural attractions, with the Ulster Museum, Belfast Botanic Gardens and Lyric Theatre just a few of the many facilities which can be found in the area.

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