Heatley and Dixon refer to Orangefield being originally the home of the Batesons of Belfast. Source: Belfast Scenery In Thirty Views 1832 (1983). Publisher: Linen Hall Library Illustrators:Edward K. Proctor, Joseph Molloy. Contributors:Fred Heatley, Hugh Dixon. "On his [the city surveyor] recommendation, the committee also approved of an application from Mr Thomas Mayne for the naming of six new streets on his property, situated off Orangefield Lane and North Road, as follows: Orangefield Road. Orangefield Avenue, Orangefield Gardens, Orangefield Parade, Orangefield Drive, Orangefield Grove". (Improvement Committee, 13th April 1957).