Postcode report
Is BT17 9LD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BT17 9LD: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT17 9LD is a postcode in Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT17 9LD, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT17 9LD are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 BT17 9LD is based on Downshire_East_A Census 2021. It covers 3,263 residents, 1,272 households. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 5% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BT17 9LD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £232k 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.
Near BT17 9LD, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Inclusive Inflatable Zone (at Brook Leisure Centre, all ages, 3.1 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT17 9LD 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 BT17 9LD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 BT17 9LD
Is BT17 9LD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 BT17 9LD?
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 kids clubs and activities are near BT17 9LD?
Near BT17 9LD, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Inclusive Inflatable Zone (at Brook Leisure Centre, all ages, 3.1 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for BT17 9LD?
LocaleIQ matched BT17 9LD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT17 9LD?
The latest median sold price is £232k 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 BT17 9LD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.