Postcode local report
BT22 1RQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Ards and North Down
LocaleIQ report for BT22 1RQ: crime, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT22 1RQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT22 1RQ sits in Portavogie, Ards and North Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (72/100). 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
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 72/100 (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 6/10).
- 6 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 around the middle of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: 8a Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Full Local Single storey side extension, garden room on new raised patio, external alterations in substitution of previous planning permission LA06/2023/2045/F. (Retrospective) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
17 Sep 2024 - 935 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 3 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, Newtownards, BT22 1RQ
Full Local Single storey side extension to replace existing conservatory with alteration to and additional fenestration. And erection of external boat store. Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
28 Jun 2024 - 1.1 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 3 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Full Local Single storey rear extension, with alterations to and additional fenestration. White render finish. Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Withdrawn. Decision: Withdrawn.
25 Jun 2024 - 1.0 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 28 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Full Local Single storey side extension Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
21 Feb 2025 - 1.1 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 28 Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ
Full Local Single storey side extension Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
10 Jul 2024 - 1.1 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands adjacent and approximately 20m East of No. 1 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry, BT22 1RQ.
Full Local New dwelling and garage, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works (Change of House Type from that approved under LA06/2022/0275/F) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
10 May 2024 - 1.4 km - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT22 1RQ
Common questions about BT22 1RQ
Is BT22 1RQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 72/100 (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 BT22 1RQ?
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 demographics are available for BT22 1RQ?
LocaleIQ matched BT22 1RQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.