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About

Water Works ward is located in north Belfast, encompassing the residential neighbourhoods around the Cavehill Road and Limestone Road. The area is primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local commercial activity focused along these main arterial routes. It takes its name from the historic Belfast Waterworks, a Victorian-era park and reservoir system situated just to the north of the ward's boundary, providing green space for residents.

The physical landscape is marked by the prominent slopes leading toward the basalt cliffs of Cave Hill, which defines the area's northern skyline. Socially, the ward is characterised by its community centres, schools, and places of worship that serve the local population. The enduring presence of the waterworks infrastructure, with its ornate filter beds and engine house, remains a central feature of the local identity and history.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.