Postcode report
Is BT11 8DS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BT11 8DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT11 8DS is a postcode in Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT11 8DS, then scores the surrounding small area 20/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT11 8DS are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BT11 8DS is based on Black_Mountain_F Census 2021. It covers 2,411 residents, 977 households. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 47% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BT11 8DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BT11 8DS can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT11 8DS by category and map position. Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BT11 8DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 53 planning applications in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BT11 8DS
Is BT11 8DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 20/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BT11 8DS?
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 BT11 8DS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BT11 8DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BT11 8DS?
LocaleIQ matched BT11 8DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT11 8DS?
The latest median sold price is £178k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BT11 8DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 53 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.