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BT1 5AB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Belfast
LocaleIQ report for BT1 5AB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT1 5AB
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT1 5AB sits in Central, Belfast. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (67/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 67/100 (Watch).
- Crime pressure: Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. (NIMDM crime and disorder domain decile 2/10).
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 468 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 0 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 0 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
- This small area ranks in the more pressured 20% of Northern Ireland on the official neighbourhood wellbeing index.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: 36-38 Donegall Place Town Parks Belfast BT1 5BB
Full Local Change of use from retail unit (class A1) to bank (class A2); alterations to shopfront and proposed ATM Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
13 May 2024 - 45 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 11-15 Donegall Place and 1-7 Fountain Lane, Belfast, BT1 5AA
Other consents Local Proposed partial demolition of internal/external walls, floors and stairs. Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Jun 2023 - 47 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 11-15 Donegall Place and 1-7 Fountain Lane, Belfast, BT1 5AA
Full Local Proposed change of use (part first floor and second, third, fourth and fifth floors) from hairdresser/office space to provide 30 no. serviced apartments with associated roof terraces. Proposed stairwell extension at fourth and fifth floors and elevational changes to existing building including panelling at ground floor level (Fountain Lane elevation). Proposed upgrade of existing odour abatement system serving the fast-food restaurant at ground floor (amendment to previously approved application LA04/2020/0252/F). Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Jun 2023 - 47 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 8 College Street Town Parks Belfast BT1 6BT
Full Local Change of use from pawn broker / office to café on ground floor and nail salon on first floor (Retrospective) Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
19 Apr 2023 - 117 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 5 Wellington Place, Belfast, BT1 6GA
Full Local Proposed Change of Use from financial services (Class A2) to sit in coffee shop (sui generis). Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
19 Dec 2024 - 152 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street, 2-6 Queen Street, 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street, Belfast.
Full Major Demolition of existing buildings and construction of Purpose Built Multi Storey Managed Student Accommodation (821no. rooms) with additional Short Term use outside of term time. Proposed heights of between 6-9 storeys and associated shared/ancillary spaces with ground floor retail/retail service units, resident's gym/cinema and ancillary development/uses. (Amended Description) Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
16 Oct 2024 - 137 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands including and to the rear of 24-54 Castle Street, 2-6 Queen Street, 1-7 & 21 Fountain Street, Belfast
Other consents Local Demolition of existing buildings and construction of Purpose Built Multi Storey Managed Student Accommodation (821no. rooms) with heights of between 6-9 storeys and associated shared/ancillary spaces with ground floor retail/retail service units, resident's gym/cinema and ancillary development/uses Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
28 Jun 2024 - 137 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 1-5 ROYAL AVENUE TOWN PARKS BELFAST ANTRIM BT1 1FB
Listed Building Consents Local Change of Use of 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th floors of vacant office accommodation to 12 No. 1 bedroom short term serviced apartments with ancillary building works. Authority: Belfast. Status: Withdrawn. Decision: Withdrawn.
24 Feb 2023 - 142 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT1 5AB
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Common questions about BT1 5AB
Is BT1 5AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 67/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BT1 5AB?
Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BT1 5AB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT1 5AB?
LocaleIQ matched BT1 5AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.