Most of the street names are Scottish in origin (Enler and Brooklands being the exception) as the architects who designed the estates layout mostly came from Scotland.
It lies within the Borough of Castlereagh and the Belfast East Parliamentary and Assembly constituency.
[4] The estate was named after the nearby townland of Ballybeen, home to the Robb family of farmers and landowners.
43rd Dundonald F.C, situated in the Ballybeen Sport and Wellbeing Hub on Brooklands Rd play in the Down Area Winter Football League.
[6] The Ballyoran Community Centre has indoor facilities for Netball, Volleyball, Bowls, 5-a-side football and Basketball.