The benefits of living in Sandy Row are huge. The area is, and always has been, a close community with people working together and looking out for each other. Despite the many transitions that the area has gone through over the years, we think that community has remained as the soul of the area.

Since 2000 there have been a number of new housing developments, many being luxury apartments, to add to the traditional streets which have housed some families for many generations. These new developments have brought about an increase in local trade and offer young professionals an affordable option within walking distance of the city centre.

As well as being close to Belfast City centre with its many attractions and shops, the area benefits from being a few minutes walk from transport links that can take you across Northern Ireland. In the evenings you are spoilt for choice with places to go out for dinner and entertainment. Sandy Row itself also offers a busy shopping street with small local businesses catering for most every day needs.

Sandy Row has something to offer all our residents. We feel that providing local people with access to employment and training opportunities, educational resources, sports facilities and personal support is essential for the growth of our community and the individual.

Living in Sandy Row gives you opportunities to go, and do, whatever you wish to. Below is a list of useful contacts if you live within the area or are considering the move. If there is anything else you want to know about living in Sandy Row that you can’t find below then go to our contact page and get in touch.

Children & Young People
Surestart, Mon-Fri mornings in Sandy Row Community Centre. Contact Collette on 90325403 for place details
Arellian Nursery
Blythefield Primary School
Charter Youth Club - Every Week Night Contact Bobby 90322039
Kids Into Training & Education Afterschools Activity Programme: Contact Barley 90238446

Community Facilities
Belfast South Community Resources: training & employment support: Contact Nikki 90244449
Belfast South Community Transport: To enquire availability of minibus Contact Billy 90244449
Sandy Row Community Centre: To enquire about activities or room hire contact Karen/Joni or Julie 90325403
Sandy Row Boxing Club: Contact Ian McSorely on 90 246425
Sandy Row Orange Hall: Contact Jim Dunbar on 07766505228

Organizations
Sandy Row Community Forum: Information on Area & Developments Contact Area Team 90238446
Sandy Row Women’s Group: Contact Lynne or Margaret 90244449
Sandy Row Residents Group: Contact Margaret on 90 312717

Local Churches and Halls
St Aidan’s Parish 90311409
Sandy Row Methodist Church 90664172
Great Victoria Street Presbyterian
South Belfast Friendship House 90322733
Sandy Row Free Presbyterian
Maranatha Gospel Hall 90871756