Postcode report
BT13 3BY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Belfast
About BT13 3BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT13 3BY is a postcode in Woodvale, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT13 3BY, then scores the surrounding small area 20/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT13 3BY are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 BT13 3BY is based on Court_J Census 2021. It covers 1,937 residents, 986 households. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 39% privately rented, 9% 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 BT13 3BY, 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 BT13 3BY 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 adds 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT13 3BY 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 BT13 3BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 91 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 BT13 3BY
Is BT13 3BY 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 BT13 3BY?
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 BT13 3BY?
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 BT13 3BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BT13 3BY?
LocaleIQ matched BT13 3BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT13 3BY?
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 BT13 3BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 91 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.