Postcode report
BT14 7LR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BT14 7LR: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT14 7LR is a postcode in Water Works, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT14 7LR, then scores the surrounding small area 20/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT14 7LR 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 BT14 7LR is based on Oldpark_K Census 2021. It covers 1,830 residents, 804 households. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 39% 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 BT14 7LR, 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 BT14 7LR 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 9 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 BT14 7LR 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 BT14 7LR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 74 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 BT14 7LR
Is BT14 7LR 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 BT14 7LR?
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 BT14 7LR?
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 BT14 7LR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BT14 7LR?
LocaleIQ matched BT14 7LR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT14 7LR?
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 BT14 7LR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 74 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.