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BT21 0LP local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Ards and North Down

LocaleIQ report for BT21 0LP: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for BT21 0LP

Generated 26 Apr 2026

BT21 0LP sits in Donaghadee, Ards and North Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (75/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.

Key facts

LocaleIQ score75/100Watch change pressure
Crime context9Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available.
Population densityNo matchCensus area not available for this postcode
Schools within 1 mile2open state schools matched nearby
Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 8/10 in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2017
Property context£222kBT23 district / sector proxy

Data says

Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026
  • LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 75/100 (Watch).
  • Crime pressure: Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. (NIMDM crime and disorder domain decile 9/10).
  • 2 state schools are within 1 mile.
  • 20 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
  • 0 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 0 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
  • This small area sits on the stronger side of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
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Planning and local change

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Planning application: 9 Craigboy Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0LP

Full Local Single storey side and rear extension and front balcony with alteration to porch and conservatory Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.

19 Nov 2024 - 449 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 32 Craigboy Road Donaghadee BT21 0LP

Full Local Single storey side and rear extension with new septic tank Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.

24 Mar 2025 - 771 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 95-97 Donaghadee Road, Donaghadee, Newtownards, BT22 2BZ

Full Local Retention of car park for staff use Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.

19 Mar 2024 - 808 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 90 Ballyvester Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0LL

Listed Building Consents Local Change of use from two cottages to two self catering short term holiday lets, extension, internal alterations and conservation of existing fabric. Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.

4 May 2023 - 1.1 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 90 Ballyvester Road, Donaghadee, BT21 0LL

Full Local Change of use from two cottages to two self catering short term holiday lets, extension, internal alterations and conservation of existing fabric. Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.

4 May 2023 - 1.1 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 350m NE from 37 CRAIGBOY ROAD BALLYVESTER DONAGHADEE DOWN BT21 0LP

Full Local Farm shop and cafe Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.

19 Jan 2023 - 894 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: 47A Ballyvester Road Donaghadee

Outline Local Replacement dwelling Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.

28 Mar 2025 - 943 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

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Planning application: Between 47 & 47A Ballyvester Road, Donaghadee

Outline Local 2no. dwellings and garages Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Refused. Decision: Refused.

31 Oct 2023 - 942 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics

Nearby context for BT21 0LP

BT21 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextArds and North Down districtDistrict-level report indexCrime reportMore detail for BT21 0LPDemographics reportMore detail for BT21 0LPSchools reportMore detail for BT21 0LPProperty reportMore detail for BT21 0LPPlanning reportMore detail for BT21 0LP

Common questions about BT21 0LP

Is BT21 0LP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 75/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near BT21 0LP?

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 BT21 0LP?

2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for BT21 0LP?

LocaleIQ matched BT21 0LP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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