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Cromac Regeneration Initiative
Towards a Shared Community

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Housing Executive would like to express its gratitude to all those involved in the
Inner South Belfast shared communities' research and in particular to the residents
of Inner South Belfast who took the time to complete the survey and without whose
co‐operation the survey could not have been undertaken.
CROMAC REGENERATION INITIATIVE DIRECTORS
Back l‐r: Joe O’Donnell (Belfast Interface Project), Gerard Rice (Lower Ormeau
Residents Association), Ronan McKenna (Lower Ormeau Residents Association),
Gerard Davison (Markets Development Association)
Front l‐r: Harry Todd (Donegall Pass Community Forum), Elaine Mansfield (Donegall
Pass Community Forum) and Phil McDonnell (Markets Development Association)
Absent from photograph: Deirdre Hargey, Susan Russam, Marie Cavanagh, Terry
Watson and Derek Brown.
For further information on the survey please contact:
The Research Unit,
Northern Ireland Housing Executive,
2 Adelaide Street,
Belfast BT2 8PB
Telephone: 028 90318545
Email: sarah.mccloy@nihe.gov.uk
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7
Background 7
Sample and methodology 7
Key findings 8
1.0 INTRODUCTION 13
2.0 BACKGROUND 17
3.0 THE RESEARCH PROJECT 21
4.0 RESEARCH FINDINGS 25
5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 41
Appendix 1: Tabular results 45
Appendix 2: Questionnaire 67
TABLES
Table 3.1: Breakdown of response 21
Table 4.1: Level of interest in future services provided by the CRI 28
Table 4.2: Greater understanding and respect – views of respondents 31
Table 4.3: Respondents experience of crime in the Inner South Belfast area 36
FIGURES
Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with local services and facilities 27
Figure 4.2: Respondents opinions regarding shared educational facilities 29
Figure 4.3: Response to proposed shared space developments in Inner South
Belfast 30
Figure 4.4: Self reported level of integration among residents 33
Figure 4.5: Respondents perceptions of personal safety in Inner South Belfast 35
Figure 4.6: Respondents perceptions regarding the possible impact of a shared
space project on the interface 38
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
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Whilst the majority of Northern Ireland society has progressed and is
enjoying the benefits the peace process has brought, a number of ‘interface’
areas, which suffered considerably during ‘the Troubles’, continue to
experience extensive social and economic problems along with restricted
access to facilities and services.
The focus of this study was the interface area situated within Inner South
Belfast where Donegall Pass meets Cromac Place and the surrounding
communities of Donegall Pass, Lower Ormeau and the Markets.
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Shared Communities Programme
has been developed following the pilot Shared Neighbourhood Programme.
The aim of the programme is to develop shared communities where people
choose to live with others regardless of religion, nationality or race, in a
neighbourhood that is safe and welcoming to all, and threatening to no‐one.
One of the community organisations selected for the programme was the
Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI). The CRI is a partnership of three
organisations representing the three communities, which constitute the Inner
South Belfast Area: Donegall Pass Community Forum (DPCF), Markets
Development Association (MDA) and the Lower Ormeau Residents Action
Group (LORAG).
Central to the partnership between the Cromac Regeneration Initiative and
the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Shared Community Programme was
a survey to gather residents' opinions of the Inner South Belfast area and
attitudes towards the shared community concept.
Sample and methodology
The Inner South Belfast area has approximately 2,300 properties of mixed
tenure. A random sample of 600 properties, stratified equally across the
three areas of Donegall Pass, Markets and Lower Ormeau Road, was
considered sufficient for the survey.
Each of the 600 properties in the sample received a letter inviting the
occupier to participate in the survey. Included with the letter was a copy of
the questionnaire to be completed by the occupier and collected by Housing
Executive research officers.
The questionnaire, developed in partnership with the CRI, was designed for
self completion; however research officers helped complete questionnaires
with those residents who requested assistance during the fieldwork period.
Staff from the Research Unit carried out the fieldwork during June and July
2012. Up to five attempts were made to collect surveys at varying times of
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the day. At the end of the fieldwork period where officers were unable to
make contact with a household member, the address was recorded as a non
contact.
On completion of the fieldwork it was concluded that 20 addresses in the
sample were ineligible due to being vacant, non‐residential or non‐existent,
which reduced the valid sample to 580 addresses. A total of 251 completed
questionnaires were returned which yielded a response rate of 43 per cent.
Key findings
Household profile
Almost a third (31%) of households surveyed had one or more dependent
children under the age of 16 (17% 'lone parent'; 10% 'small family'; 4% 'large
family'). One fifth (20%) of respondents lived in 'lone adult' households and a
similar proportion (19%) lived in 'lone older' households. A further 16 per
cent lived in 'two adult' households.
According to survey findings, almost half (49%) of all respondents had lived in
their present home for 15 years or more and more than a third (34%) of
respondents had lived in their present home for more than a year but less
than five years at the time of the survey.
Two thirds (67%) of respondents lived in the same local area (Inner South
Belfast) and a quarter (25%) lived outside the local area but within Belfast
immediately before their present home.
At the time of the survey, more than half (57%) of all respondents rented
from the Housing Executive; a further 24 per cent were owner occupiers.
Smaller proportions of respondents rented either from a housing association
(11%) or a private landlord (8%).
The majority of respondents (83%) reported living in a house at the time of
the survey; a much smaller proportion (16%) reported living in a flat.
More than half (56%) of respondents described the religious composition of
their household to be Catholic and nearly a third (31%) stated this to be
Protestant. A small proportion (7%) reported their household to be of no
religion and a further four per cent described their household as mixed.
Half (51%) of respondents reported either they or someone in their
household had a disability that affected their normal day‐to‐day activities. Of
these the majority (79%) reported their household had only one person with
a disability. A further 19 per cent had two household members with a
disability.
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More than two fifths (43%) of Household Reference Persons 1 (HRPs) were
British and a similar proportion (40%) were Irish. A little more than a tenth
(12%) of HRPs were Northern Irish. In terms of ethnic origins, the vast
majority (95%) of HRPs were white; five per cent were 'other'.
Nearly a third (32%) of HRPs were aged between 40‐59 years and slightly less
(28%) were aged between 25‐39 years. In terms of HRP's gender, over half
(54%) were female and just less than half (46%) male.
Almost a third (30%) of HRPs were working, 26 per cent were retired and 20
per cent were either permanently sick or disabled. A further 14 percent of
HRPs were not working and 10 per cent were looking after the family home.
Services and facilities in inner south Belfast
According to research findings the majority of respondents were satisfied
with the services and facilities in the Inner South Belfast area. Car parking,
however, was the exception with over half (55%) of respondents unsatisfied
with this facility.
A quarter (25%) of respondents were aware of the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative (CRI) at the time of the survey. Three fifths (60%) of respondents
who were not aware of the CRI stated they would consider using services,
facilities or programmes provide by CRI on a joint basis.
The survey suggests almost two thirds (65%) would consider using a local
shop, more than half (55%) would attend sport/exercise classes and half
(50%) community pharmacy/health and safety projects.
The majority of respondents would be in favour of local schools sharing
facilities such as after school clubs (73%), out of school programmes (73%),
shared school programmes (73%) and school grounds (70%).
In terms of the various developments proposed for the Inner South Belfast
area the majority of respondents were in favour of the new community
resource centre (82%), a recycling centre (81%) and the proposed new
football pitch (77%).
Additionally, in terms of the community resource centre, when asked the
majority (82%) of respondents felt the new centre would benefit the Inner
South Belfast area.
1
The household reference person is the member of the household who owns or pays
the rent or mortgage on the property. Where two people have equal claim (e.g.
husband and wife jointly owns the property) the household reference person is the
person with highest annual income. The definition is for analysis purposes and does
not imply any authoritative relationship within the household.
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According to survey findings two thirds or more of respondents thought the
facilities listed in the survey could promote greater understanding and
respect, with youth progammes thought to be the most beneficial (77%).
More than three quarters of respondents (76%) either agreed or strongly
agreed that vacant properties give rise to anti‐social behaviour. Moreover,
the majority (89%) either agreed or strongly agreed that vacant properties in
Inner South Belfast need redeveloped.
More than four fifths (81%) agreed that the redevelopment of vacant
properties would bring employment to the area and almost four fifths (79%)
of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the Government is
responsible for the regeneration of interface areas.
The level of satisfaction with Inner South Belfast as a place to live was high
with more than three quarters (76%) of respondents either very satisfied or
satisfied with the area as a place to live. A further 16 per cent had no strong
feelings either way; a small minority of respondents (7%) was either
dissatisfied or very dissatisfied.
Attitudes to community relations
Respondents had almost an equal level of concern for community relations
within Inner South Belfast and within Northern Ireland as a whole, with over
a third of respondents either slightly concerned or very concerned about
community relations in both vicinities (Inner South Belfast 38%; Northern
Ireland 40%).
More than two fifths (44%) of respondents reported they mix frequently with
people from different backgrounds and more than a third (35%) reported
they mix sometimes.
Moreover, nearly half (47%) of respondents reported they would be in favour
of their area moving towards a more mixed community. However, a fifth
(21%) was not in favour; almost a third (30%) remained undecided.
According to survey findings, two fifths (40%) of respondents reported they
would be interested in taking part in activities or programmes delivered on a
shared space such as the Cromac Regeneration Initiative and more than a
quarter (27%) reported they would be interested possibly in the future.
More than two fifths (42%) of respondents felt community spirit in the
interface area of Inner South Belfast was ‘good’ or ‘very good’ and almost a
third (30%) felt it was ‘neither good nor poor’ at the time of the survey.
Furthermore, almost half (45%) of respondents thought community relations
were better now than they were five years ago and the same proportion
thought they would be better still in five years time.
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Community safety
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Whilst the vast majority (92%) of respondents reported feeling safe walking
around the Inner South Belfast area during the day, the proportion of
respondents who felt safe walking around at night was significantly less
(57%).
Similarly, whilst the vast majority (91%) of respondents reported feeling safe
in their own homes during the day less (80%) felt safe after dark; more than a
fifth (14%) reported feeling unsafe in their own home after dark.
The most common crime experienced by respondents was 'vandalism', with
more than a tenth (13%) noting 'vandalism to a property' and a similar
proportion (12%) noting 'vandalism of car or other motor vehicle'.
In terms of the reporting crimes to the police, according to survey findings,
respondents were more likely to report 'burglary', 'physical assault' or 'race
hate crime' to the police than crimes such as 'verbal threat' or 'religious hate
crimes'.
Noteworthy, is the survey finding that a third (33%) of respondents would be
willing to be involved in a neighbourhood watch scheme.
Whilst almost half (44%) of respondents considered themselves to be living in
or near an interface, slightly less (40%) felt they did not live in or near an
interface area; 15 per cent were undecided.
Nearly a third (31%) thought relationships on the interface were getting
better, slightly more (38%) thought they were the same and a very small
proportion (2%) felt they were getting worse. A significant proportion (25%),
however, remained undecided.
Half (51%) of all respondents thought a shared space project on the interface
'may attract investment into the area' and mean that 'people could have
access to additional services'.
Respondents were least likely to think a shared space project on the interface
would 'decrease criminal activity' with slightly less than a third (32%) feeling
this was a possibility.
Finally, more than two thirds (69%) of respondents felt that a community
newsletter was the best way for CRI to keep people aware of and interested
in their work on the interface.
A further tenth (10%) of respondents thought community meetings were the
best means and the same proportion (10%) thought feedback through
existing community groups was the best way to keep residents informed.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Focus of the research
Whilst the majority of Northern Ireland society has progressed as a result of the
peace process, a number of ‘interface’ areas, which suffered considerably during the
‘the Troubles’, continue to experience extensive social and economic problems along
with restricted access to facilities and services. As areas of religious and political
opposites they are at risk of sporadic incidents of unrest and are often characterised
by walls, fences, dereliction, contested spaces, desolation, poor environment and a
general lack of economic activity.
The focus of this community survey is the interface area situated within Inner South
Belfast where Donegall Pass meets Cromac Place and the surrounding communities
of Donegall Pass, Lower Ormeau and the Markets.
1.2 The role of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is the regional strategic housing authority
for Northern Ireland. The commitment to the values of good relations is embedded
within the organisation which plays an active role on issues relating to re‐imaging
local areas, including monitoring progress on flags and emblems, bonfires, parades
and interfaces. As part of this commitment the Housing Executive has established a
Community Cohesion Unit, which is charged with translating the organisation’s
community relations objectives into actions. Its approach is centred on five themes:
Flags, emblems and sectional symbols;
Segregation/integration;
Race relations;
Interface areas; and
Communities in transition.
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1.3 The Shared Community Programme
The Community Cohesion Unit's Shared Communities Programme has been
developed following the pilot Shared Neighbourhood Programme, which supported
the development of 30 shared neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland. The aim of
the programme is to develop shared communities where people choose to live with
others regardless of religion, nationality or race, in a neighbourhood that is safe and
welcoming to all, and threatening to no‐one.
It is a three year community led programme run in partnership with community
groups, in both rural and urban areas and estates, the Housing Executive and other
statutory bodies. Outcomes include the development and implementation of Good
Relation Plan. One of the community organisations selected for the programme was
the Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI).
1.4 Cromac Regeneration Initiative
The Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI) is a partnership of three organisations
representing the three communities which constitute the Inner South Belfast Area:
Donegall Pass Community Forum (DPCF), Markets Development Association (MDA)
and the Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group (LORAG). The CRI is a shared future
project the objectives of which include the promotion of mutual understanding and
respect for cultural traditions of others, the encouragement and support of good
relations by building upon and improving established relationships between and
within the three communities, the breaking down of the barriers to harmonious
relations and removal of the causes of sectarian tensions.
This survey was central to the partnership between the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative, the groups working on the interface, and the Northern Ireland Housing
Executive's Shared Community Programme.
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1.5 Survey aim and objectives
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The overall aim of the survey was to gather residents' opinions of the Inner South
Belfast area and attitudes towards the shared community concept. The objectives of
the survey were to:
Gather residents' opinion on a number of potential shared space projects
within Inner South Belfast
Establish a baseline profile of local residents' attitudes towards the shared
community concept
Identify potential areas of work needed to deliver a shared community
through the development of a good relations and community development
plan.
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2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 The Inner South Belfast Area
The Inner South Belfast area consists of three communities: Donegall Pass, Lower
Ormeau and Markets area and is located within the Shaftesbury and Botanic wards
of Belfast. An interface, situated where Donegall Pass meets Cromac Place, remains
within the area where the violence and tension experienced has greatly impacted on
the surrounding three communities. According to the Inner South Belfast
Partnership, a compounding factor has been the decline in traditional manufacturing
industries over the years with resulting job losses and population movements out of
the area causing local people to suffer 'the composite effects of urban decline' 2 .
Donegall Pass
Donegall Pass is one of the most disadvantaged communities in Belfast and, indeed,
Northern Ireland. The area is predominately Protestant Unionist Loyalist (PUL) with
approximately 550 households and has some of the highest levels of unemployment,
educational under‐achievement and ill health. The Donegall Pass Community Forum
(DPCF) was founded in 1996 as a community development organisation for the
Donegall Pass area, their mission being to create an attractive, welcoming, vibrant
and safe community, working together, celebrating the past, present and future.
Markets
The Markets area is mainly residential based around Cromac Street, a thoroughfare
that leads into the Ormeau Road. It has a mainly Catholic Nationalist Republican
(CNR) community of about 800 households and borders the city centre to the East.
Whilst substantially redeveloped in the 1980's, the Markets District remains one of
the oldest communities, taking its name from the many and varied Belfast markets.
The Markets Development Association (MDA) is the community umbrella
organisation for the Markets area. The MDA is based in a converted NIHE house
within the estate and this provides a small office and training room. MDA provides a
range of services for the area, including housing services and advice, youth services,
education, a community festival and environmental improvement dealing with such
issue as car parking and reimaging.
2
Inner South Belfast Partnership (2010) Action Plan 2011‐2015. Available at
http://www.southbelfast.org/archive/Documents/111114%20ISBNP%20Action%20Pl
an%20FINAL.pdf
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Lower Ormeau
Situated approximately half a mile from Belfast City Centre, Lower Ormeau is a
compact inner city community consisting of approximately 800 households. The
tenure is a mixture of Housing Executive, housing association, privately owned and
privately rented.
The area is defined by the boundaries of the River Lagan, Gasworks Site and the
arterial Ormeau Road. In addition to the distinctive environmental problems
suffered, poverty and severe deprivation have had an adverse impact on the
regeneration and development of the Lower Ormeau area and surrounding areas.
As the community umbrella organisation for the Lower Ormeau area the Lower
Ormeau Residents Action Group (LORAG) was established in 1987 to support the
residents of Lower Ormeau and was initially tasked with addressing the many social
problems in the area. Created as a vehicle for change and a voice for local people the
overall aim of the LORAG is to support and enhance the lives of Lower Ormeau
residents and to advance their health, education, employment prospects,
recreational and social welfare through service delivery and partnership working.
All three groups have been working together to improve relationships between the
three communities and reduce the incidents of sectarian violence in the area. As
evidence of their working together the three groups have come together to create
the Cromac Regeneration Initiative.
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2.2 Cromac Regeneration Initiative
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The Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI) is a shared future project the objectives of
which include the promotion of mutual understanding and respect for cultural
traditions of others, the encouragement and support of good relations by building
upon and improving established relationships between and within the three
communities, the breaking down of the barriers to harmonious relations and the
removal of the causes of sectarian tensions.
The focal point of this initiative is a property situated at a convenient confluence of
the three interfacing communities (at the junction of the Ormeau Road and Donegall
Pass, facing the Gasworks site). It will form the locus for a shared resource space to
house projects relevant to the needs of the local people of all three areas.
It is intended that the execution of the Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI) will
result in enhanced social capital across the Inner South Belfast Communities through
the raising of educational, employability skills and strengthened inter and intra
community relationships. It is anticipated that this project will be a model of good
practice and will attract mainstream funding and other sources of investment. The
success of the venture, including the establishment of a shared resource accessible
and available to all, is intended to be a catalyst for a shared future and space.
Conducted by the Housing Executive's Research Unit, the survey and resultant
findings produced in this report is the outcome of a partnership between the
Housing Executives Community Cohesion Unit and the CRI.
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3.0 THE RESEARCH PROJECT
3.1 The questionnaire
To fulfil the objectives of the research a household survey was undertaken using a
self‐complete questionnaire. Since, from the outset, the research was to be
community led, the Housing Executive's Research Unit, together the Community
Cohesion Unit collaborated with representatives from the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative to design a questionnaire appropriate to their needs. A copy of the
questionnaire is included in Appendix 2.
3.2 Sample and methodology
The Inner South Belfast area has approximately 2,300 privately owned, Housing
Executive, housing association and privately rented properties. A random sample of
600 properties, stratified equally across the three areas of Donegall Pass, Markets
and Lower Ormeau Road, was considered sufficient to provide robust results.
Each of the 600 properties in the sample received a letter inviting the occupier to
participate in the survey. Included with the letter was a copy of the questionnaire to
be completed by the occupier. Staff from the Research Unit carried out the fieldwork
during June/July 2012.
The questionnaire was designed for self completion; however research officer
helped complete questionnaires with those residents who requested assistance
during the fieldwork period.
Up to five attempts were made to collect surveys at varying times of the day. At the
end of the fieldwork period, where officers were unable to make contact with a
household member, the address was recorded as a non contact.
3.3 Response rate
On completion of the fieldwork it was concluded that 20 addresses in the sample
were ineligible due to being vacant, non‐residential or no longer in existence, which
reduced the valid sample to 580 addresses. A total of 251 completed questionnaires
were returned, which yielded a response rate of 43 per cent.
Table 3.1: Breakdown of response
Number %
Original target sample 600
Vacant/non residential/not found 20
Revised target sample 580 100
Non‐contacts 248 43
Refusals 81 14
Completed questionnaires 251 43
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3.4 Reporting
Due to rounding, the columns/rows in some tables do not add to 100 per cent. Also,
for data protection purposes, and particularly where questions are considered
sensitive, if the number of respondents is less than five the actual figures have been
omitted and are shown as

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4.0 RESEARCH FINDINGS
4.1 HOUSEHOLD PROFILE
A number of questions were included in the survey in order to gain an insight into
the characteristics of households from which completed forms were returned.
Survey findings show that the average size of household was 2.18. This was smaller
than the Northern Ireland average of 2.49 3 .
Household type
The 251 households surveyed were categorized into eight types according to the
ages of household members. Nearly a third (31%) of households surveyed had one
or more dependent children under the age of 16 (17% 'lone parent'; 10% 'small
family'; 4% 'large family'). One fifth (20%) of respondents lived in 'lone adult'
households and a similar proportion (19%) lived in 'lone older' households. A further
16 per cent lived in 'two adult' households (Appendix Table 1).
Length of time in Inner South Belfast area
According to survey findings, almost half (49%) of all respondents had lived in their
present home for 15 years or more and more than a third (34%) of respondents had
lived in their present home for more than a year, but less than five years at the time
of the survey (Appendix Table 2).
Two thirds (67%) of respondents lived in the same local area (Inner South Belfast)
and a quarter (25%) lived outside the local area but within Belfast immediately
before their present home. Interestingly, when asked less than a tenth (7%) of all
respondents said they were likely to move away from the Inner South Belfast area
within the next two years. Reasons given by respondents for moving away were too
varied to infer any general factors (Appendix Tables 3 and 4).
Dwelling tenure and type
At the time of the survey, more than half (57%) of all respondents rented from the
Housing Executive; a further 24 per cent were owner occupiers. Smaller proportions
of respondents rented either from a housing association (11%) or a private landlord
(8%). Furthermore, the majority of respondents (83%) reported living in a house at
the time of the survey; a much smaller proportion (16%) reported living in a flat
(Appendix Tables 5 and 6).
3
NISRA Continuous Household Survey 2010/2011 available at
http://www.csu.nisra.gov.uk/survey.asp26.htm
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Religious composition of households
More than half (56%) of respondents described the religious composition of their
household as Catholic and nearly a third (31%) as Protestant. A small proportion
(7%) reported their household to be of no religion and a further four per cent
described their household as mixed (Appendix Table 7).
Long term disability
Half (51%) of respondents reported either they or someone in their household had a
disability that affected their normal day‐today activities. Of these the majority (79%)
reported their household had only one person with a disability. A further 19 per cent
had two household members with a disability (Appendix Tables 8 and 9).
Nationality and ethnic origin of Household Reference Person (HRP)
More than two fifths (43%) of HRPs stated they were British and a similar proportion
(40%) were Irish. A little more than a tenth (12%) of HPRs stated they were Northern
Irish. In terms of ethnic origins, the vast majority (95%) of HRPs were white; five per
cent were 'other' (Tables 11 and 12).
Age and gender of HRP
To categorize the age group of HRPs, respondents were asked the age of their HRP.
Over a third (36%) of HRPs was aged 60 years or more (24% between 60‐74 years;
12% 75+ years). Nearly a third (32%) HPRs were aged between 40‐59 years and
slightly less (28%) were aged between 25‐39 years. In terms of HRP's gender, over
half (54%) were female and just less than half (46%) male (Appendix Tables 13‐14).
Employment status of HRP
Almost a third (30%) of HRPs were working, 26 per cent were retired and 20 per cent
were either permanently sick or disabled. A further 14 percent of HRPs were not
working and 10 per cent were looking after the family home (Appendix Table 15).
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4.2 SERVICES AND FACILITIES IN INNER SOUTH BELFAST
General services and facilities
Respondents were asked about a number of services and facilities in their area and
whether they found them satisfactory or unsatisfactory. As Figure 4.1 below
illustrates, there are high levels of satisfaction for many of the services listed in the
survey. The highest proportions of respondents were satisfied with the provision of
chemists (96%), doctors (87%) and street signage (87%) in the area.
Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with local services and facilities
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Chemists
96%
Doctors
Street signage
Street lighting
Dentists
Primary school
Advice services
Emptying of wheelie bins
Higher/Further education 16+
Street sweeping
Secondary school
Adult education
Policing of the area
Repairing of roads and pavements
Play areas for children
Sport/leisure services
87%
87%
85%
83%
81%
81%
81%
75%
75%
74%
73%
71%
71%
67%
65%
Car parking 43%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
The lowest levels of satisfaction (43%) were reported for ‘car parking’ provision, with
more than a third (37%) of those unsatisfied, attributing non‐residential parking and
overcrowding the main reasons for their dissatisfaction. Other services and facilities
with lower levels of satisfaction were ‘play areas for children’ (65%) and ‘sports/
leisure services’ (67%), (Appendix Table 16).
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When asked about their involvement in local community groups less than a fifth
(16%) of respondents reported they were involved in a local community group. A
quarter (25%) of respondents reported they were aware of the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative (CRI) at the time of the survey. Of those who noted they were aware of the
CRI 15 per cent reported being involved in joint activities organised by the Cromac
Regeneration Initiative (Appendix Tables 17‐19).
Respondents who were not aware of the CRI at the time of the survey were asked
whether they would consider using services, facilities or programmes provided on a
joint basis by the Initiative. Nearly two thirds (60%) of respondents stated they
would consider using services, facilities or programmes provided on a joint basis; just
more than a fifth (22%) would not consider using these (Appendix Table 20).
In order to gauge what residents would like to see provided in their area,
respondents were asked whether they or any member of their household would
consider using a list of activities, services or programmes which may be provided by
the CRI in the future.
Table 4.1: Level of interest in future services provided by the CRI
Yes No Don't
know
No
response
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Table 4.1 above shows for each service listed the percentage of respondents who
stated they or a member of their household would consider using. The survey
suggests nearly two thirds (65%) would consider using a ‘local shop’, more than half
(55%) would consider using sports/exercise classes and half (50%) a community
pharmacy/health and safety projects. A small proportion (4%) suggested other
services/facilities, examples of which include alternative therapies, drug support
groups, joint history/cultural activities and an internet café (Appendix Table 21).
Sharing educational facilities
Respondents were asked their opinion on the possibility of sharing educational
facilities across schools within the Inner South Belfast area. According to survey
results, nearly three quarters (73%) were in favour of schools being used for ‘after
school clubs’ on a shared basis. The same proportions of respondents (73%) were in
favour schools sharing ‘out of school programmes’ and ‘shared school programmes’.
Slightly less (70%) were in favour of using school grounds on a shared basis
(Appendix Tables 22‐25).
Figure 4.2: Respondents opinions regarding shared educational facilities
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
73% 70% 73% 73%
9% 12% 11% 12% 9% 12% 9% 12%
After school School campus Out of school Shared school
clubs programmes programmes
In favour Not in favour Don't know
Sharing space in Inner South Belfast
In terms of shared space a number of developments have been suggested for the
Inner South Belfast area and the survey included questions which sought to gauge
residents’ opinion on these proposals.
i. Soccer pitch at the Gasworks
Respondents were asked their opinion regarding a proposed shared space enterprise
to develop an up‐to‐date soccer pitch on a site at the Gasworks along Cromac Place.
In the event, more than three quarters (77%) of respondents were in favour of this
development with less than a fifth (16%) undecided. Six per cent were not in favour
of a soccer pitch being developed; reasons for this being concern that mixing may
cause trouble and the view that there are similar facilities already in the area
(Appendix Table 26).
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ii.
Recycling centre at the Gasworks
The survey also sought to gauge residents’ opinion on a recycling centre being
developed on a shared space also in the Gasworks area. More than four fifths (81%)
of respondents were in favour of a recycling centre, one tenth (10%) were undecided
and another eight per cent were not in favour. Respondents’ reasons for not being
in favour, in the most part, consisted of the view that there are facilities already in
the area (Appendix Table 27).
iii.
Proposed community resource centre
Respondents were asked whether they were aware of the proposed development
for a new community centre on a shared space at the corner of Cromac Street and
Donegall Pass. More than a quarter (28%) were aware of this development at the
time of the survey. Furthermore, results suggest the majority of respondents (82%)
were in favour of the proposed development for a new community centre. Four per
cent of respondent were not in favour with reasons including concern over whether
both sides of the community would use the centre. An additional question was
asked regarding whether respondents thought the new community resource centre
would benefit the Inner South Belfast area. In the event the majority (82%) of
respondents believe it would benefit the Inner South Belfast area. Figure 4.3 below
illustrates respondents' opinions regarding all three proposed developments
(Appendix Tables 28‐30).
Figure 4.3: Response to proposed shared space developments in Inner South Belfast
100%
80%
77%
81% 82%
60%
40%
20%
16%
6% 8% 10% 9% 8%
0%
Soccer Pitch Recycling Centre Community Resourse
Centre
In favour Not in Favour Don't know
Facilities which may promote greater understanding and respect
In order to gauge residents’ opinion regarding what they thought would promote
greater understanding and respect between communities a list of facilities were
included in the survey. Respondents were then asked to express which they thought
could promote greater understanding and respect in this interface area.
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Table 4.2 below suggests that two thirds or more of respondents thought that the
facilities listed could promote greater understanding and respect, with youth
programmes thought to be the most beneficial (77%). Other facilities unspecified in
the survey but suggested by respondents included a community garden, parenting
classes and more for disabled children (Appendix Table 31).
Table 4.2: Greater understanding and respect – views of respondents
Yes No Don’t Non
Know response
Youth programmes (aged 10+) 77 5 11 7
Disability activities, services and programmes 75 5 11 8
Community social events 75 6 12 7
Community safety events 75 6 12 8
Residents’ group 75 8 11 6
Children’s specific interest clubs (aged 4+) 74 6 12 8
Community café (including healthy eating) 74 8 10 8
Adult interest clubs 73 8 12 8
Senior citizen programmes (craft, lunch club etc) 72 6 14 8
After school child care for children 71 7 14 8
Women’s group 71 8 12 8
Volunteering programme 71 7 12 10
Local shop 71 10 11 8
Child care facilities for children under 4 years 70 7 16 7
Community pharmacy, health and safety projects 69 10 12 9
Adult dialogue group 66 8 15 10
Men’s group 66 9 15 10
Other, please specify 8 68 12 12
Vacant properties and regeneration
The survey included questions to gauge general opinion among residents with regard
to vacant properties in the Inner South Belfast area. More than three quarters of
respondents (76%) either agreed or strongly agreed that vacant properties give rise
to anti‐social behaviour. A further 89 per cent either agreed or strongly agreed that
vacant properties in Inner South Belfast need redeveloped and more than four fifths
(81%) agreed that the redevelopment of vacant properties would bring employment
to the area. Respondents were also asked a question regarding responsibility for the
regeneration of interface areas. Almost four fifths (79%) of respondents either
agreed or strongly agreed that the Government is responsible for the regeneration
of interface areas (Appendix Tables 32‐35).
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Satisfaction with Inner South Belfast as a place to live
The level of satisfaction with Inner South Belfast as a place to live was high since
more than three quarters (76%) of respondents were either very satisfied or satisfied
with the area as a place to live. A further 16 per cent had no strong feelings either
way and a small minority of respondents (7%) were either dissatisfied or very
dissatisfied. The reasons given for dissatisfaction varied between respondents with
anti‐social behaviour and lack of facilities for children the most common issues
(Appendix Table 36).
In addition an open ended question was asked regarding what changes respondents
would like to see in the Inner South Belfast area. Responses were various but
recurring themes were indentified and they included respondents' desire for
statutory organisation to tackle anti‐social behaviour more effectively, more facilities
for children and young people and more regeneration projects for the area.
4.3 ATTITUDES TO COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Attitudes to community relations in Inner South Belfast
In the first instance, respondents were asked how concerned they were about
relations between people of different community backgrounds in the Inner South
Belfast area. While three fifths (61%) were either ‘not very concerned’ or’ not
concerned at all’, a little less than two fifths (38%) are either ‘slightly concerned’ or
‘very concerned’. Respondents were asked to expand on why they were either
'concerned' or 'very concerned'. Whilst responses varied, a few themes were evident
in terms of concern over the continued tension between both communities at
certain times of the year, the lack of mixing between communities and the lack of
tolerance for people of different ethnic as well as religious backgrounds. There was
also a concern expressed over the amount people from different ethnic backgrounds
moving into the area (Appendix Table 37).
Attitudes to community relations in Northern Ireland as a whole
Respondents were also asked about their level of concern regarding relations
between people of different community backgrounds in Northern Ireland as a whole.
In the event, nearly three fifths (58%) of respondents were either ‘not very
concerned’ or 'not concerned at all’ and two fifths (40%) were either ‘slightly
concerned’ or ‘very concerned’. Again respondents were asked to expand on why
they were either 'concerned' or 'very concerned'. Similar themes, as evident in the
previous question, were echoed here where concern over the lack of trust between
to two communities within Northern Ireland as a whole as well as the concern over
the lack of tolerance for people of different ethnic as well as religious backgrounds
was expressed (Appendix Table 38).
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Mixing with people from different community, religious and ethnic
backgrounds
In order to gauge the level of integration among residents, respondents were asked
whether they mix frequently, sometimes, never or haven’t had the opportunity to
mix with people from different community, religious or ethnic backgrounds. Figure
4.4 below illustrates survey findings. More than two fifths (44%) reported they mix
frequently and more than a third (35%) report they mix sometimes. According to the
research, a further ten per cent do not have the opportunity and less than one tenth
(8%) stated they never mix with people from different community, religious and
ethnic backgrounds (Appendix Table 39).
Figure 4.4: Self reported level of integration among residents
Willingness to share space
When asked whether they or any member of their household would be interested in
taking part in activities or programmes delivered on a shared space such as the
Cromac Regeneration Initiative two fifths (40%) of respondents report they would be
interested and more than a quarter (27%) report they would be possibly in the
future. A little more than one fifth (22%) would not be interested in activities or
programmes delivered on a shared space such as the Cromac Regeneration Initiative
and a small minority (10%) reported they were not interested in any kind of
community activity or programme at all (Appendix Table 40).
Community relations present and future
The survey included questions regarding community relations, present and future,
and asked respondents their opinions on both.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN THE INTERFACE AREA
Initially, respondents were asked about the level of community spirit in the interface
area of Inner South Belfast. More than two fifths (42%) felt that community spirit is
‘good’ or ‘very good’ and almost a third (30%) felt it is ‘neither good nor poor’.
Whilst more than one tenth (13%) felt community spirit is ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’, a
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similar proportion (14%) remained undecided about level of community spirit in the
area (Appendix Table 41).
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AT PRESENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND
In terms of present community relations in Northern Ireland as a whole, almost half
(45%) of respondents felt relations between people of different community
backgrounds are ‘better’ now than they were five years ago and almost two fifths
(29%) felt they are ‘the same’. A further nine per cent of respondents felt
community relations between people of different community backgrounds are
‘worse’ than five years ago and 16 per cent were undecided. Those who felt
community relations to be worse now than five years ago were asked why they felt
this to be the case. Interestingly, the current economic situation and the number of
'foreign nationals' in Northern Ireland were given as reasons for their opinion
(Appendix Table 42).
COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN THE FUTURE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Similarly, in terms of future community relations in Northern Ireland as a whole,
almost half (45%) of respondents felt relations between people of different
community backgrounds would be better in five years time, less than a third (29%)
felt they would be the same. A small percentage (6%) felt they would be worse in
five years time; a fifth (20%) remained undecided. When given the opportunity to
expand on their answer, those that felt community relations will be worse in five
years time focused on the amount of people from different ethnic backgrounds
coming to live in Northern Ireland as they felt this was an issue in terms of the lack of
integration (Appendix Table 43).
Moving towards a more mixed community
Respondents were asked whether they would be in favour or not of their area
moving towards a more mixed community rather than predominately Catholic or
Protestant. Nearly half (47%) of respondents reported they would be in favour of
their area moving towards a more mixed community. A smaller proportion (21%)
was not in favour of their area moving towards a more mixed community; nearly a
third (30%) remained undecided (Appendix Table 44).
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4.4 COMMUNITY SAFETY
Inner South Belfast Report
This section of the questionnaire focused on respondents perceptions of community
safety in the Inner South Belfast area. They were asked about their own feeling of
safety, their experience, if any, of crime and their perception of living in an interface
area.
Perceptions of personal safety in Inner South Belfast
Respondents were asked about their feelings of personal safety in relation to the
Inner South Belfast area.
WALKING AROUND DURING THE DAY
As Figure 4.5 below illustrates, the vast majority of respondents (92%) felt safe
walking around the Inner South Belfast area during the day. Five per cent reported
they did not feel safe walking around Inner South Belfast; four per cent did not
respond to this question. Explanations given for feeling unsafe were too varied to
infer any general factors (Appendix Table 45).
WALKING AROUND AFTER DARK
Fewer respondents were likely to feel safe walking in Inner South Belfast after dark
as almost three fifths (57%) reported feeling safe at this time. More than a third
(37%) did not feel safe walking around Inner South Belfast after dark; six per cent did
not respond to this question. Of those that reported feeling unsafe nearly a third
(29%) did not offer any explanation. For those that offered explanations, the most
common reasons for feeling unsafe were that there were too many strangers (11%),
young people (9%) or drunk people (8%) around after dark (Appendix Table 46).
Figure 4.5: Respondents perceptions of personal safety in Inner South Belfast
100%
80%
92%
91%
80%
60%
57%
40%
37%
20%
0%
5%
4%
14%
Walking around In own home Walking around In own home
during the day during the day after dark after dark
Yes
No
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IN YOUR OWN HOME DURING THE DAY
Whilst the majority of respondents (91%) felt safe in their own homes during the
day, a small proportion (4%) did not feel safe in their own homes during the day; five
per cent did not respond to this question. As before, explanations given for feeling
unsafe were too varied to infer any general factors (Appendix Table 47).
IN YOUR OWN HOME AFTER DARK
When asked whether they felt safe in their own homes after dark four fifths (80%) of
respondents felt they did. More than a tenth (14%) did not feel safe in their own
homes after dark; of those the most common reason stated was the fear of burglary
(17%). Six per cent did not respond to this question (Appendix Table 48).
Respondents' experience of crime
Respondents were given a list of crimes and asked if they or any members of their
household had experienced such crimes during the 12 months prior to the survey.
As Table 4.3 below illustrates, the most common crime experienced by respondents
was 'vandalism', with more than a tenth (13%) noting 'vandalism to a property' and a
similar proportion (12%) noting 'vandalism of car or other motor vehicle'. In terms
of the reporting crimes to the police, according to survey findings, respondents were
more likely to report 'burglary', 'physical assault' or 'race hate crime' to the police
than crimes such as 'verbal threat' or 'religious hate crimes' (Appendix Table 49).
Table4.3: Respondents experience of crime in the Inner South Belfast area
Yes No No Did they
response report it to
the police?
N % N % N % Number
Vandalism of property 32
Vandalism of car or other motor 29
vehicle
Verbal threat
Physical assault
Burglary
Religious hate crime
Race hate crime
20
16
13
11
11
Theft from car or other motor 7
vehicle
Other
Theft of car or other motor

Neighbourhood watch
Inner South Belfast Report
In this section of the questionnaire respondents were asked whether they would be
willing to be involved in a local neighbourhood watch scheme. According to survey
findings, whilst a third (33%) of all respondents would be willing to be involved in a
neighbourhood watch scheme more than two fifths (44%) would not be willing; a
fifth (20%) were undecided (Appendix Table 50).
Perception of Inner South Belfast as an interface area
A number of questions included in this section of the survey concerned respondents
perception of Inner South Belfast as an interface area. In the first instance,
respondents were asked whether they considered themselves to be living in or near
an interface. Whilst almost half (44%) of respondents considered themselves to be
living in or near an interface, slightly less (40%) felt they did not live in or near an
interface area; 15 per cent were undecided (Appendix Table 51).
Respondents who reported they lived in or near an interface were asked how close
they lived to it. More than a third (37%) reported living more than 100 yards but less
than 500 yards to the interface; one fifth (21%) reported living more than 500 yards
from the interface. A further fifth (23%) did not know how far they lived from the
interface. A smaller proportion (14%) reported living less than 100 yards away from
the interface (Appendix Table 52).
All respondents were asked whether they thought relationships on the interface
were getting better, the same or worse. Nearly a third (31%) thought relationships
on the interface were getting better, slightly more (38%) thought they were the
same and a very small proportion (2%) felt they were getting worse. A significant
proportion (25%), however, remained undecided; four per cent gave no response to
this question (Appendix Table 53).
Possible impact of a shared space on the interface
A list of what may happen if there was a shared space project on the interface, such
as a decrease in sectarianism or criminal activity, was included in the survey and
respondents were asked whether each of these were likely to happen or not.
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Figure 4.6: Respondents perceptions regarding the possible impact of a shared space
project on the interface
As figure 4.6 above suggests half (51%) of all respondents thought a shared space
project on the interface 'may attract investment into the area' and mean that
'people could have access to additional services'. Respondents were least likely to
think a shared space project on the interface would 'decrease criminal activity'
(Appendix Table 54).
Respondents were asked if they had any other comments regarding a shared space
project on the interface. Comments in the main were positive and encouraging and
among these was a desire that any resources available on the interface would be
used 'equally and safely' by all communities.
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Keeping residents aware of work on the interface
Inner South Belfast Report
Finally, respondents were asked what would be the best way for the Cromac
Regeneration Initiative (CRI) to keep people aware of and interested in their work on
the interface. A community newsletter was thought to be the best way to keep
people aware of and interested by more than two thirds (69%) of respondents. A
further tenth (10%) of respondents thought community meetings were the best way
to keep people aware of and interested and the same proportion (10%) thought
feedback through existing community groups was the best way. A small proportion
(3%) considered 'other' ways to keep people aware of and interested and these
included suggestions such as 'a website', 'flyers' and 'all of the above' ways already
stated in the question (Appendix Table 55).
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 CONCLUSIONS
Household profile
Whilst the majority rent from the Housing Executive the survey shows that
the area is mixed in terms of tenure with nearly a quarter of householders
being owner occupiers.
There are many established households in the area with nearly half having
lived in the area for more than 15 years. This is also evident in the fact that
over two thirds lived in Inner South Belfast before they moved to their
present home.
The area has a mixture of household types, among them being those with
dependent children under the age of 16, those that live on their own, and
two adult households.
Whilst the vast majority of respondents are white and British, Irish or
Northern Irish, one in 20 reported being of another ethnic origin and/or
nationality.
Services and facilities in Inner South Belfast
The majority of residents are satisfied with the services and facilities available
in the Inner South Belfast area. Parking, however, is the exception.
Whilst a small number reported being actively involved in the local
community more were aware of the Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI) at
the time of the survey.
In addition, there was a positive response to the possibility of future shared
services/facilities/programmes as respondents indicated their interest in a
number of possible activities that may be provided by the CRI in the future.
Moreover, in terms of sharing space the majority of respondents were in
favour of local schools sharing educational facilities in the area.
The feedback with regard to proposed developments in the area is
encouraging with the majority in favour of the soccer pitch, recycling centre
and the new community resource centre.
Findings suggest that people are, in general, happy with Inner South Belfast
as a place to live. Only a small number reported being dissatisfied with the
area as they would like to see, among other things, statutory organisations
tackle anti‐social behaviour more effectively.
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Attitudes to community relations
Whilst there was still concern about community relations both within Inner
South Belfast and Northern Ireland as a whole, there seems to be a
willingness to share space among respondents.
Conversely, whilst there is evidence that households do mix frequently with
people from different community and religious backgrounds, fewer would be
in favour of their area moving towards a mixed community rather than
predominantly Catholic or Protestant.
However, attitudes to community relations within Northern Ireland as a
whole is fairly positive, with nearly half feeling community relations are
better now then they were five years ago and similar numbers of the opinion
that they will be better in five years time.
Community safety
In general people feel safe in Inner South Belfast. However, significantly
fewer feel safe walking around the area at night. Those that do not feel safe
walking around at night cite too many strangers, young people and drunk
people as reasons for feeling unsafe.
Relatively small numbers have experienced crime in the area. However
vandalism is the most common form of crime and this includes both
vandalism to properties and to cars and other motor vehicles. Verbal threats
have also been experienced by a number of residents surveyed.
One way of dealing with this and the anti‐social behaviour experienced by
residents in the area is suggested by the finding that a third of those surveyed
would be willing to get involved in a neighbourhood watch scheme.
In terms of Inner South Belfast as an interface area the findings are
encouraging. While those living closest the Donegall Pass/Cromac Street
interface were more likely to conclude they lived in an interface area not all
respondents (40%) felt they lived in an interface area. Furthermore only two
per cent felt that relationships on the interface were getting worse.
Furthermore, residents do feel that a shared space project on the interface
would have positive consequences such as attracting investment into the
area and mean people would have access to additional services.
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5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Inner South Belfast Report
Given that there were more respondents aware of the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative (CRI) than there were already involved in local community groups it
is evident that residents in the area are becoming aware of the CRI. The CRI
should build on this and continue to promote their work and activities on the
interface and within the community as much as possible through the use of
community newsletters, meetings and the internet through information
websites as well as social media.
There is clear evidence that people living in Inner South Belfast are willing to
share space. However concerns are still evident with regard to community
relations both within the area and Northern Ireland as a whole. Those willing
to share space would like to see safe as well as equal use of resources. As the
CRI moves forward they should build on the good work already done and
continue to develop the trust within and between communities required for
residents to feel secure using shared spaces within Inner South Belfast.
Crimes related to antisocial behaviour such as vandalism and verbal threats
that are the most prevalent in the area. Furthermore, those who feel unsafe
walking around at night cite incidents of anti‐social behaviour as their reason
for feeling unsafe. Given the concerns and impact felt among residents the
CRI, as the umbrella group representing three communities, should bring this
to the attention of statutory organisations and work with them to tackle
antisocial behaviour more effectively.
Moreover, it is encouraging to find that a third of all respondents would be
willing to be involved in a neighbourhood watch scheme. The CRI should take
note of this as a possible means to further efforts with regard to tackling antisocial
behaviour in the area.
There is a small but growing concern regarding people of different ethnicities
and nationalities within the community. As a group representing all three
communities the CRI are in a position to do some work in this area and
should collaborate with Housing Executive's Community Cohesion Unit and
other similar organisations to develop a better understanding of the issues
involved.
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Appendix 1:Tabular results
Table 1: Household types and their definitions
N % Valid %
Missing
LONE
ADULT
TWO
ADULTS
SMALL
FAMILY
LARGE
FAMILY
LARGE
ADULT
One person below
pensionable age
Two people, related or
unrelated, below pensionable
age
Any two adults, related or
unrelated, living with one or
two dependent children aged
under 16
Any two adults, related or
unrelated, living with three or
more dependent children aged
under 16 or three or more
adults, related or unrelated,
living with two or more
dependent children aged
under 16
Three or more adults, related
or unrelated, and no
dependent children aged
under 16
TWO OLDER Two people, related or
unrelated, at least one of
whom is of pensionable age
LONE
OLDER
LONE
PARENT
Lone person of pensionable
age
Lone adult living with one or
more dependent children aged
under 16
44 18 20
36 14 16
21 8 10
10 4 4
15 6 7
15 6 7
41 16 19
37 15 17
Total 219 87 100
No
response
Reponses gave insufficient
information to define
household type
32 13
Total 251 100
Base: 251
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Table 2: How long have you lived in your present home?
Number %
Less than 1 year

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Table 5: Household tenure
Number %
Rent from Housing Executive 143 57
Owner occupier 59 24
Rent from Housing Association 27 11
Rent from private landlord 21 8
Other

Table 8: Does any member of your household have a disability?
Number % Valid %
Yes 129 51 52
No 117 47 48
Total 246 98 100
Missing No response 5 2
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 9: Number in household with disability
Number %
One 102 79
Two 25 19
Three or more

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Table 11: Nationality of household reference person
Number % Valid %
British 100 40 43
Irish 93 37 40
Northern Irish 29 12 12
Other 13 5 5
Total 235 94 100
Missing refused

Table 14: Gender of household reference person
Number % Valid %
Male 107 43 46
Female 125 50 54
Total 232 92 100
Missing refused

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Table 16: Satisfaction with services and facilities in the Inner South Belfast area
Satisfied Unsatisfied Don’t know No response
Number % Number % Number % Number %
Chemists 241 96

Table 18: Are you aware of the Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI)?
Number %
Yes 62 25
No 189 75
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 19: Have you been involved in any joint activities organised by the CRI?
Number %
Yes 9 15
No 53 85
Total 62 100
Base: 62 respondents who reported they were aware of the CRI at the time of the
survey
Table 20: Would you consider using service/programmes/facilities organised by the
CRI?
Number % Valid %
Yes 110 44 60
No 41 16 22
don't know 34 14 18
Total 185 74 100
Missing N/A 62 24
Base: 251
No Response 4 2
Total 251 100
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Table 21: What services/programmes/facilities would you or any members of your
household consider using?
Yes No Don’t
know
No
response
N % N % N % N %
Local shop 163 65 78 31

Table 22: Are you in favour of local schools sharing after school clubs?
Number %
Yes 183 73
No 22 9
Don't know 31 12
No response 15 6
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 23: Are you in favour of local schools sharing school campuses?
Number %
Yes 176 70
No 28 11
Don't know 29 12
No response 18 7
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 24: Are you in favour of local school sharing out of school programmes?
Number %
Yes 184 73
No 22 9
Don't know 29 12
No response 16 6
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 25: Are you in favour of local school facilitating shared school programmes?
Number %
Yes 184 73
No 22 9
Don't know 30 12
No response 15 6
Total 251 100
Base: 251
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Table 26: Respondents views on the proposed soccer pitch on a site at the Gasworks
Number %
I would be in favour 192 77
I would NOT be in favour 16 6
Don't know 41 16
No response

Table 30: Do you think the proposed community resource centre will benefit Inner
South Belfast?
Number %
Yes 205 82
No 10 4
Don't know 35 14
No response 1
Total 251 100
Base: 251
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Table 31: Which services/programmes/facilities could promote greater
understanding and respect between communities in this interface area?
Youth programmes
(aged 10+)
Disability activities,
services & programmes
Community social
events
Community safety
events
Yes No Don’t know No response
Number % Number % Number % Number %
194 77 13 5 27 11 17 7
189 75 13 5 27 11 22 9
189 75 15 6 29 12 18 7
187 75 15 6 29 12 20 8
Residents’ group 187 75 21 8 27 11 16 6
Children’s specific
interest clubs (aged 4+)
Community café
(including healthy
eating)
186 74 16 6 30 12 19 8
185 74 20 8 126 10 20 80
Adult interest clubs 183 73 20 8 29 12 19 8
Senior citizen
programmes (craft,
lunch club etc)
After school child care
for children
Volunteering
programme
181 72 15 6 36 14 19 8
177 71 18 7 35 14 21 8
179 71 18 7 30 12 24 10
Women’s group 180 71 19 8 31 12 21 8
Local shop 179 71 24 10 28 11 20 8
Child care facilities for
children under 4 years
Community pharmacy,
health and safety
projects
176 70 17 7 40 16 17 7
174 69 24 10 29 12 24 10
Adult dialogue group 166 66 21 8 38 15 26 10
Men’s group 165 66 22 9 38 15 25 10
Other 21 8 169 67 29 12 32 13
Base: 251
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Table 32: Vacant properties give rise to anti‐social behaviour – agree/disagree
Number %
Strongly agree 116 46
Agree 75 30
Neither 45 18
Disagree 7 3
Strongly disagree

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Table 35: Government is responsible for the regeneration of interface areas –
agree/disagree
Number %
Strongly agree 131 52
Agree 68 27
Neither 37 15
Disagree

Table 38: How concerned are you about relations between people of different
community backgrounds in NORTHERN IRELAND?
Number %
Very concerned 29 12
Slightly concerned 71 28
Not very concerned 106 42
Not at all concerned 39 16
No response 6 2
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 39: Do you or any members of your household mix with people from a different
community/religious or ethnic background?
Number %
Frequently 111 44
Sometimes 89 35
Haven't had the opportunity 24 10
Never 20 8
No response 7 3
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 40: Would you or any member of your household be interested in taking part in
activities/programmes delivered on a shared space?
Number %
Yes 100 40
No 54 21
Possibly in the future 67 27
Not interested in any
community activity or
programme
25 10
No response 5 2
Total 251 100
Base: 251
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Table 41: Respondents perceptions of community relations in Inner South Belfast
Number %
Very good 33 13
Good 73 29
Neither good nor poor 76 30
Poor 22 9
Very poor 11 4
Don't know 35 14
No response

Table 44: What would be your view on your area moving towards a more mixed
community rather than predominantly Catholic and Protestant?
Number %
I would be in favour of this 118 47
I would NOT be favour of this 52 21
Don't know 75 30
No response 6 2
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 45: Do you feel safe walking around the area during the day?
Number %
Yes 230 92
No 12 5
No response 9 4
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 46: Do you feel safe walking around the area at night?
Number %
Yes 143 57
No 92 37
No response 16 6
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 47: Do you feel safe in your own home during the day?
Number %
Yes 229 91
No 9 4
No response 13 5
Total 251 100
Base: 251
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Table 48: Do you feel safe in your own home at night?
Number %
Inner South Belfast Report
Yes 201 80
No 36 14
No response 14 6
Total 251 100
Base: 251
Table 49: Experience of crime in the Inner South Belfast area
Yes No No Did they
response report it to
the police ?
N % N % N % Number
Vandalism of property 32 13 210 84 4 2 12
Vandalism of car or other 29 12 213 85 9 4 13
motor vehicle
Verbal threat 20 8 221 88 10 4 7
Physical assault 16 6 224 89 11 4 9
Burglary 13 5 229 91 9 4 10
Religious hate crime 11 4 228 91 12 5 3
Race hate crime 11 4 230 92 10 4 6
Theft from car or other 7 3 233 93 11 4 3
motor vehicle
Other 6 2 245 98 ‐ ‐
Theft of car or other motor

Table 51: Would you consider yourself to be living in/near an interface area?
Number %
Yes 111 44
No 100 40
Don't know 38 15
No response

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Table 54: What do you think would happen if there were a shared space project on
the interface?
Yes No Don’t
know
No
response
N % N % N % N %
May attract investment into the area 128 51 38 15 58 23 27 11
People could have access to
additional services
129 51 32 13 61 24 29 12
Decrease in sectarianism 119 47 43 17 62 25 27 11
People would have freer movement
in the area
113 45 45 18 65 26 28 11
Decrease in anti‐social behaviour 90 36 56 22 81 32 24 10
Make no difference to you 90 36 63 25 71 28 27 11
Decrease in criminal activity 81 32 60 24 83 33 27 11
Table 55: What would be the best way for the CRI to keep people aware of and
interested in their work on the interface?
Number %
Community newsletter 174 69
Community meetings 26 10
Feedback through existing community groups 24 10
Other 7 3
Don't know

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Appendix 2: Questionnaire
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Research Unit, Northern Ireland Housing Executive
OFFICE USE ONLY
Received Punched Schedule No:
Coding Validated
CROMAC REGENERATION INITIATIVE SURVEY
Inner South Belfast
(Lower Ormeau/Donegall Pass/Markets)
We would be grateful if you would complete the following questionnaire, by circling the
appropriate response for each question. All information will be treated in the strictest
confidence and will be used only for the purposes of this research.
Section 1: Living Here
Q1. How long have you lived in your present home?
Please circle one response only
Less than 1 year 1
1 year or more but less than 5 years 2
5 years or more but less than 10 years 3
10 years or more but less than 15 years 4
15 years or more 5
Q2. Where did you live immediately before your present home?
Please circle one response only
Same local area (Inner South Belfast - Lower Ormeau/Donegall Pass/Markets) 1
Outside current local area but within Belfast 2
Outside Belfast but within Northern Ireland 3
Outside Northern Ireland, please specify 4
Q3. Do you rent or own your home? Please circle one response only
Rent from Housing Executive 1
Rent from Housing Association 2
Rent from private landlord 3
Owner occupier 4
Other, please specify 5
Q4. Which of the following best describes your home?
Please circle one response only
House 1
Bungalow 2
Flat 3
Other, please specify 4
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Q5a. Do you think you are likely to move away from the Inner South Belfast area in the next two
years?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q5b
No 2 Go to Q6
Don’t know 888 Go to Q6
Q5b. If yes, why do you think you are likely to move away in the next two years?
Section 2: Services and facilities in the Inner South Belfast Area
Q6. The following is a list of general services within the area. Please circle a response for each
to indicate whether the service is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If it is unsatisfactory, please
give your main reason why.
Please circle a response on each line
Satisfied Unsatisfactory Why unsatisfactory
Emptying of wheelie bins 1 2
Repairing of roads and
pavements
1 2
Street sweeping 1 2
Street signage 1 2
Street lighting 1 2
Policing of the area 1 2
Car parking 1 2
Play areas for children 1 2
Doctors 1 2
Chemists 1 2
Dentists 1 2
Advice services 1 2
Primary school 1 2
Secondary school 1 2
Higher/Further education 16+ 1 2
Adult education 1 2
Sport/leisure services 1 2
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Q7. Are you involved in any local community groups? Please circle one response only
Yes 1
No 2
Q8. Are you aware of the Cromac Regeneration Initiative?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q9
No 2 Go to Q10a
Q9. Have you been involved in any joint activities already organised by the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative?
Please circle one response only
Yes
No
1
2
Go to Q11 Go to Q11
Q10a. The Cromac Regeneration Initiative (CRI) is a joint project involving the Lower Ormeau
Residents Action Group, Donegall Pass Community Forum and The Markets Development
Association. The aim of the project is to establish a joint social economy project that
contributes to the social and economic regeneration of the area. Would you consider using
services/facilities/programmes provided on a joint basis by the Cromac Regeneration
Initiative?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q11
No 2 Go to Q10b
Don’t Know 888 Go to Q11
Q10b. If no, please state why.
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Q11. In terms of any future activities/services/programmes that may be provided by the Cromac
Regeneration Initiative, which of the following would you, or any member of your
household, be interested in using?
Please circle one response on each line
Yes – one or more
household members
would use this activity,
service or programme if
provided.
No – no household
member would use
this activity, service
or programme.
Child care facilities for children under 4 years 1 2
After-school child care for children 1 2
Children’s specific interest clubs (aged 4+) 1 2
Youth programmes (aged 10+) 1 2
Senior citizen programmes (craft, lunch club etc) 1 2
Adult Dialogue Group 1 2
Women’s group 1 2
Men’s group 1 2
Volunteering programme 1 2
Adult specific interest clubs 1 2
Community café (including healthy eating) 1 2
Community pharmacy, health and safety projects 1 2
Local shop 1 2
Sports/exercise classes 1 2
Unemployment/Job Club 1 2
Community training and education 1 2
Other, please specify 1 2
Q12. Are you in favour of local schools within the partnership of Donegall Pass, Markets, and
Lower Ormeau sharing the following educational services…?
Please circle one response on each line
Yes No Don’t Know
After school clubs 1 2 888
The school campus 1 2 888
Out of school programmes 1 2 888
Shared school programmes 1 2 888
Q13a. What would be your view on the proposed shared space enterprise to develop an up-todate
soccer pitch on a site at the Gasworks?
Please circle one response only
1
I would be in favour of the proposed development
Go to Q14a
I would not be in favour of the proposed development
Don’t know
2
888
Go to Q13b
Go to Q14a
Q13b. If you would not be in favour, please state why.
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Q14a. Would you be in favour of a recycling centre being developed on a shared space in the
Gasworks area?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q15
No 2 Go to Q14b
Don’t Know 888 Go to Q15
Q14b. If no, please state why.
Q15. Are you aware of the proposed development of a new community resource centre on
shared space at Cromac Street/Donegall Pass to promote good relations, employability and
enterprise?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1
No 2
Don’t Know 888
Q16a. The three community organisations (Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group, Donegall
Pass Community Forum and The Markets Development Association) have been working
together for over two years to secure funding to purchase the Coyles Place building on the
junction of Donegall Pass and Cromac Street with the intention to bring it into use for the
benefit of the three communities. There will be an opportunity to use the building to deliver
peace building and reconciliation projects. What would be your view on the proposed
community resource centre development?
Please circle one response only
1
I would be in favour of the proposed community resource centre
Go to Q17a
I would not be in favour of the proposed community resource centre
Don’t know
2
888
Go to Q16b
Go to Q17a
Q16b. If you would not be in favour, please state why.
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Q17a. Do you think a new community resource centre will benefit the Inner South Belfast area?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q18
No 2 Go to Q17b
Don’t know 888 Go to Q18
Q17b. If no, please state why.
Q18. Which of the following do you think could promote greater understanding and respect
between communities in this interface area?
Please circle one response on each line
Yes No Don’t Know
Child care facilities for children under 4 years 1 2 888
After school child care for children 1 2 888
Children’s specific interest clubs (aged 4+) 1 2 888
Youth programmes (aged 10+) 1 2 888
Senior citizen programmes (craft, lunch club etc) 1 2 888
Adult dialogue group 1 2 888
Women’s group 1 2 888
Men’s group 1 2 888
Volunteering programme 1 2 888
Adult interest clubs 1 2 888
Community café (including healthy eating) 1 2 888
Community pharmacy, health and safety projects 1 2 888
Local shop 1 2 888
Disability activities, services and programmes 1 2 888
Community social events 1 2 888
Community safety events 1 2 888
Residents’ group 1 2 888
Other, please specify 1 2 888
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Q19. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the Inner
South Belfast area?
Please circle one response on each line
Vacant properties in the Inner
South Belfast area give rise to
anti-social behaviour
Vacant properties in the Inner
South Belfast area need to be
redeveloped
The redevelopment of vacant
properties would bring
employment to the area
The Government is responsible
for the regeneration of interface
areas
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neither
Agree nor
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Q20a. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the Inner South Belfast area as a place to live?
Please circle one response only
Very satisfied Satisfied
No strong
feelings
Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
1 2 3 4 5
Go to Q21
Go to Q20b
Q20b. If dissatisfied or very dissatisfied, please state why.
Q21. Thinking about living in Inner South Belfast, please state what changes you would like to
see, if any, which have not been previously mentioned in this questionnaire.
1.
2.
3.
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Section 3: Attitudes to community relations
Q22a. How concerned are you about relations between people of different community
backgrounds in the Inner South Belfast area?
Please circle one response only
Very
concerned
Slightly
concerned
Not very
concerned
Not at all
concerned
1 2 3 4
Go to Q22b
Go to Q23a
Q22b. If very concerned or slightly concerned, please specify.
Q23a. How concerned are you about relations between people of different community
backgrounds in Northern Ireland as a whole?
Please circle one response only
Very
Slightly Not very
concerned
Not at all
concerned
concerned concerned
1 2 3 4
Go to Q23b
Go to Q24
Q23b.
If very concerned or slightly concerned, please specify.
Q24. Do you or members of your household mix with people from a different community/religious
or ethnic background?
Please circle one response only
Frequently 1
Sometimes 2
Haven’t had the opportunity 3
Never 4
Q25. Would you or any member of your household be interested in taking part in activities or
programmes delivered on a shared space such as the Cromac Regeneration Initiative?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1
No 2
Possibly in the future 3
Not interested in any community activity or programme 4
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Q26. Would you say the level of community spirit in this interface area is …?
Please circle one response only
Very good 1
Good 2
Neither good nor poor 3
Poor 4
Very poor 5
Don’t know 888
Q27a.
Do you think relations between people of different community backgrounds in Northern
Ireland are better, the same or worse now than compared to 5 years ago?
Please circle one response only
Better 1 Go to Q28a
The same 2 Go to Q28a
Worse 3 Go to Q27b
Don’t know 888 Go to Q28a
Q27b.
If worse, please state why.
Q28a.
Q28b.
Do you think relations between people of different community backgrounds in Northern
Ireland will be better, the same or worse in 5 year’s time?
Please circle one response only
Better 1 Go to Q29
The same 2 Go to Q29
Worse 3 Go to Q28b
Don’t know 888 Go to Q29
If worse, please state why.
Q29. What would be your view on your area moving towards a more mixed community rather
than predominantly Catholic or Protestant?
Please circle one response only
I would be in favour of this 1
I would not be favour of this 2
Don’t Know 888
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Section 4: Community safety
Q30. The following questions are about your own personal safety. Do you feel safe… (If you
answer “No” please state why).
Please circle one response on each line
Yes No If no, why?
…walking around this area during
the day? (i.e. 6.00 am to 9.00 pm)
1 2
… walking around this area after
dark? (i.e. 9.00 pm to 6.00 am)
1 2
…in your own home during the
day? (i.e. 6.00 am to 9.00 pm)
1 2
…in your own home after dark?
(i.e. 9.00 pm to 6.00 am)
1 2
Q31. Over the last 12 months have you, or any member of your household, experienced any of
the following within the Inner South Belfast area? If yes, did you report it to the police?
Please circle one response on each line
If yes, did you
report incident to
police?
Yes No Yes No
Burglary 1 2 1 2
Theft of car or other motor vehicle 1 2 1 2
Theft from car or other motor vehicle 1 2 1 2
Vandalism of car or other motor vehicle 1 2 1 2
Vandalism of property 1 2 1 2
Religious hate crime 1 2 1 2
Race hate crime 1 2 1 2
Verbal threat 1 2 1 2
Physical assault 1 2 1 2
Other, please specify 1 2 1 2
Q32. Statistics suggest that areas/streets involved in a neighbourhood watch scheme may
experience less criminal activity. Would you be willing to be involved in a neighbourhood
watch scheme?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1
No 2
Already involved 3
Don’t Know 888
Q33a. Would you consider yourself to be living in/near an interface area?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q33b
No 2 Go to Q34a
Don’t Know 888 Go to Q34a
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Q33b. If yes, how close do you live to the ‘interface’?
Please circle one response only
Under 100 yards 1
More than 100 yards but less than 500 yards 2
More than 500 yards 3
Don’t know 888
Q34a.
Do you think relationships on the interface are…?
Please circle one response only
Getting better 1 Go to Q35a
About the same 2 Go to Q35a
Getting worse 3 Go to Q34b
Don’t know 4 Go to Q35a
Q34b.
If you think relationships on the interface are getting worse, please state why.
Q35a.
If there were a shared space project on the interface, which of the following do you think
would be likely to happen?
Please circle one response on each line
Yes No Don’t
Know
Decrease in anti-social behaviour 1 2 888
Decrease in criminal activity 1 2 888
Decrease in sectarianism 1 2 888
Make no difference to you 1 2 888
May attract investment into the area 1 2 888
People would have freer movement in the area 1 2 888
People could have access to additional services 1 2 888
Q35b.
Have you any other comments regarding a shared space project on the interface?
Q36. What do you think would be the best way for Cromac Regeneration Initiative to keep people
aware of and interested in its work on the interface?
Please circle one response only
Community newsletter 1
Community meetings 2
Feedback through existing community groups 3
Other, please specify 4
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Section 5: You and your household
It would be very helpful to the research if you could provide some details about yourself and the
people who live with you
Under the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) a “disabled person” is defined as a person with:
“A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term
adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities.”
Day to day activities are normal activities carried out by most people on a regular basis. The effect
of the disability must have lasted 12 months, or be likely to last at least 12 months or for the rest of
the life of the person.
Q37a.
Does any member in the household have any long term illnesses, health problems or
disability which limits his/her daily activities or the work they can do?
Please circle one response only
Yes 1 Go to Q37b
No 2 Go to Q38
Q37b.
How many members of the household have a disability that affects their normal day to
day activities
Please circle one response only
1 2 3+
Q38. How many people live in this household? Enter number
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Q39. Could you please complete the following table and provide details of everyone who lives
here and how they are related to the Household Reference Person (HRP)? This is the
person who would be considered to be the head of the household. Please circle a
response for each category that applies to each person. Please start by giving the age of
the Household Reference Person and then work down the categories, circling the
appropriate response.
Age on last birthday:
Person: HRP 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gender Male 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Female 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Your Household HRP 1
Relationship to HRP: Partner (married) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Partner (cohabiting) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Partner (civil partnership) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Child 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Parent 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Other Relative 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Lodger 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Other non-relative 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Employment Status
Self Employed 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Working full-time 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Working part-time 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Not working short term (< 1 year) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Not working long term (> 1 year) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Retired (excludes looking after home) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Student (further / higher education) 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Permanent Sick/Disabled 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Looking after family/home 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Other, including schoolchild 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Marital Status
Single (never married) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Married (first marriage) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Re-married 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Civil Partnership 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Separated (but still legally married) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Divorced (but not legally remarried) 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Widowed (but not legally remarried) 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Ethnic Group
White 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Chinese 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Irish Traveller 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Indian 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Pakistani 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Bangladeshi 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Black Caribbean 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Black African 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Mixed Ethnic (please specify) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Other, please specify 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Black other (please specify) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Nationality
British 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irish 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Northern Irish 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Portuguese 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Latvian 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Lithuanian 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Polish 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Nigerian 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Other (please specify) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
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Q40. The Housing Executive has a policy of promoting complete equality in the provision of
housing and housing related services in Northern Ireland. In order to help monitor this it
would be helpful if you would describe the religious composition of this household.
Protestant Catholic Mixed Religion
Protestant/Catholic
Other
(Specify)
None
Please circle one response only
Don’t Refused
Know
1 2 3 4 5 888 777
Q41. Are there any other comments you would like to make about living in the Inner South
Belfast area or the research being carried out?
Thank you very much for completing the questionnaire.
A research officer will call at your door during the next few weeks to collect the completed
questionnaire. The research officer will help you if you would like assistance to complete
the questionnaire.
If you have any queries regarding this survey, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah
McCloy in the Research Unit of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive on the following
number: 028 9031 8545 or use our Freephone Number 0800 072 0987 (no cost from
landline phones, mobile providers may vary). Alternatively you can email queries to
Sarah.McCloy@nihe.gov.uk
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