belfast BT81 Postcodes

Belfast (BT81)

The BT81 postcode area is located in the Belfast postcode town region, within the county of County Tyrone, and contains a total of 313 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the BT81 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Strabane Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in BT81 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 BT81 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

BT81 is a postcode in the Belfast district, and forms part of the Northern Ireland postcode system. The full postcode comprises 9 characters, with the first two characters indicating the town or district within the delivery region, the second two characters representing the parish, the third two indicating the local education authority, and the remaining three representing the postal district. The BT in BT81 identifies the Belfast postcode area, and the 81 is specific for the postal district of Dungannon.

Covering an area of close to 450 square kilometres, this postcode is sub-divided into 8 districts comprising districts such as Cookstown, Coalisland, Dungannon and Magherafelt. The BT81 includes the towns of Dungannon, Lurgan and Charlemont. The postcode district is geographically diverse, encompassing urban settlements, small towns and villages, rural areas and extensive protected areas such as large tracts of the forested South Lurgan area and a wide range of recreational amenities at the nearby Benburb Valley.

The BT81 postcode district is served by 5 motorways that serve nearby Belfast and its surrounding areas, offering accessibility to the wider region beyond. The area is served by public transport, including numerous bus and rail routes, making the region easily accessible to its inhabitants. BT81 plays an important role in the wider Belfast region, with well-connected transport links allowing residents to explore and take advantage of surrounding opportunities.

The BT81 postcode also includes a range of attractions and amenities, making it a popular leisure destination. Tourist hotspots in the area include Navan Fort, Moygashel mill and Castlebrooke golf club, and there is a wide variety of pursuits and cultural offerings, from live gigs and theatre performances to sports venues.

The BT81 postcode is also home to a range of restaurants and pubs, with local fine-dining establishments such as Shorts and the Tully Fort restaurant, which offers regional favourites. In addition to this, there are a number of local and independent shops, including butchers, bakers, greengrocers and specialist stores.

Having been described as ‘one of Northern Ireland's most attractive and intriguing little towns', BT81 – particularly Dungannon – offers a wealth of history and culture with a wide variety of attractions and activities. With its access to both urban and rural amenities, this postcode district is an attractive and vibrant destination for visitors and locals alike.

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