Most houses pre 85 I believe have some form of asbestos in. Basically if it is not falling apart, the risk is minimal. As long as you don't cut, saw, nail or screw it etc. The best solution is to seal it via painting that minimises risk even more.
If it has cracked you can remove it yourself and take it to an approved waste site. There are procedures to follow if you decide to do that and you must be very careful.
If the other side has an orange peel effect to it (rough and bumpy) it is almost certainty asbestos, if it is smooth it could still be villa board with asbestos in because of the era it was built. You can buy a test kit yourself if you are worried, just google.
I've lived in many houses with asbestos in, as long as you leave it alone it should be fine.
