belfast BT77 Postcodes

Belfast (BT77)

The BT77 postcode area is located in the Belfast postcode town region, within the county of County Tyrone, and contains a total of 55 individual postcodes.

There are -1 electoral wards in the BT77 postcode area, including which come under the local authority of the Dungannon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in BT77 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 BT77 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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The BT77 postcode is located in the south of the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is bordered by the BT76 and BT86 postcodes to the west, the BT47 to the north, and the BT75 to the east. The main settlements in the BT77 postcode are Omagh and multiple areas surrounding it, including: Drumquin, Gortin, Killynure, Kilskeery, Kilsherry, Mullaghmore, Knockmoyle, Drumlegagh and Ballygawley.

Omagh is the largest centre of population in the BT77 postcode, with a population of 18,745 according to the 2011 census. Situated on the banks of the River Strule Omagh is a market town, home to the only shopping centre in the region - The Strule Shopping Centre. It is also home to Omagh Theatre Company who perform Theatre in the civic centre. The area has a strong agricultural background having historically hosted two main agricultural shows - Omagh Show in July and the Omagh Show in August.

Ballygawley is home to the local primary school, Ballygawley Primary School and an active community centre. Other elementary and secondary schools include Kilskeery Primary School, Drumlegagh Primary School, Killynure Primary School, Knockmoyle Primary School and Omagh Academy.

The other main towns within BT77 postcode include Gortin and Drumquin. Gortin is a traditional farming town distinguished by its limestone terraces and 19th-century churches. Drumquin is a small village located on a hillside close to the River Strule. It is around 10 miles from Omagh and includes an 18-hole golf course.

Other towns in BT77 postcode include Kilskeery, Kilsherry, Mullaghmore and Drumlegagh. Drumlegagh is a very small settlement on the border of the BT76 and BT77. Kilskeery is a small village close to the west of the BT77 postcode. Kilsherry is another small settlement located to the immediate south of Omagh. Mullaghmore is located to the north of the BT77 postcode and includes many hills and rivers.

The postcode also includes many smaller villages and hamlets, of which most are farming or agricultural villages. Commonly seen in the BT77 postcode is the Ulster-Scots influence, which can be especially seen in Drumquin, Gortin and some smaller villages.

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