Cherryvalley
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Cherryvalley is an electoral ward of Belfast City Council
, Northern Ireland
.
Along with neighbouring Stormont and Malone
in south Belfast, Cherryvalley is considered one of Northern Ireland's most affluent and exclusive residential areas with average house prices reaching £2-3m. Cherryvalley is also an electoral ward of East Belfast
which was created in 1985 in order to reduce the electorates of the neighbouring Stormont and Shandon wards.
The residents of the area have long been the subject of jest in Northern Ireland, being seen to talk with an affected posh accent. This was popularised by the comedian James Young
with his "Cherryvalley Lady" sketch, comparable to the English Hyacinth Bucket
.
During World War II
German
prisoners of war were interned in the area, on the site now occupied by the headquarters of the Police Service of Northern Ireland
.
In 2005 a property in the area, which was owned by estate agent Philip Johnston
and rented by UDA
member Jim Gray
, was the subject of a PSNI investigation into money laundering.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council is the local authority with responsibility for the city of Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. The Council serves an estimated population of , the largest of any district council in Northern Ireland, while also being the fourth smallest by area...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
.
Along with neighbouring Stormont and Malone
Malone Road
The Malone Road is a radial road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, leading from the university quarter southwards to the affluent suburbs of Malone and Upper Malone, each a separate electoral ward...
in south Belfast, Cherryvalley is considered one of Northern Ireland's most affluent and exclusive residential areas with average house prices reaching £2-3m. Cherryvalley is also an electoral ward of East Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
which was created in 1985 in order to reduce the electorates of the neighbouring Stormont and Shandon wards.
The residents of the area have long been the subject of jest in Northern Ireland, being seen to talk with an affected posh accent. This was popularised by the comedian James Young
James Young (comedian)
James Young , also known as Jimmie Young, was a comedian born in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland and brought up in Belfast.He performed both on the stage and on television, as well as selling over a quarter of a million records...
with his "Cherryvalley Lady" sketch, comparable to the English Hyacinth Bucket
Hyacinth Bucket
Hyacinth Bucket, who insists her last name is pronounced "Bouquet" , is the main character in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances , played by Patricia Routledge.-Personality:...
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During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
prisoners of war were interned in the area, on the site now occupied by the headquarters of the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Police Service of Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is the police force that serves Northern Ireland. It is the successor to the Royal Ulster Constabulary which, in turn, was the successor to the Royal Irish Constabulary in Northern Ireland....
.
In 2005 a property in the area, which was owned by estate agent Philip Johnston
Philip Johnston (estate agent)
Philip Johnston is an estate agent from Belfast, Northern Ireland.In April 2005 Johnston was arrested on suspicion of money laundering. Former Ulster Defence Association leader Jim Gray had been arrested three days earlier, along with Gray's then girlfriend Sharon Moss. The three were suspected to...
and rented by UDA
Ulster Defence Association
The Ulster Defence Association is the largest although not the deadliest loyalist paramilitary and vigilante group in Northern Ireland. It was formed in September 1971 and undertook a campaign of almost twenty-four years during "The Troubles"...
member Jim Gray
Jim Gray (UDA member)
James "Jim" Gray, , was the East Belfast brigadier of the Ulster Defence Association in Northern Ireland, a loyalist paramilitary group. He was often nicknamed "Doris Day" for his flamboyant dress sense and dyed blond hair. Another media nickname for Gray was the "Brigadier of Bling"...
, was the subject of a PSNI investigation into money laundering.
2001 Census
On Census Day (29 April 2001) the resident population of Cherryvalley ward was 5933. Of this population:- 18.3% were under 16 years old and 28.3% were aged 60 and above;
- 45.6% of the population were male and 54.4% were female; and
- 86.4% of the average household incomes exceeded £65,100.
- 8.9% were from a Catholic Community Background and 85.1% were from a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' Community Background.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service