Postcode report
BT20 3DQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT20 3DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT20 3DQ is a postcode in Harbour, Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT20 3DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT20 3DQ are health and safety, while schools and education 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 BT20 3DQ is based on Bangor_West_A Census 2021. It covers 3,110 residents, 1,282 households. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 3% 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 BT20 3DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £222k 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 BT20 3DQ can compare 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT20 3DQ 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 BT20 3DQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 104 planning applications, 2 street-disruption records 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 BT20 3DQ
Is BT20 3DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% 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 BT20 3DQ?
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 BT20 3DQ?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT20 3DQ?
LocaleIQ matched BT20 3DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT20 3DQ?
The latest median sold price is £222k 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 BT20 3DQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 104 planning records, 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.