Postcode report
BT22 2QS Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BT22 2QS: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT22 2QS is a postcode in Loughries, 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 BT22 2QS, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT22 2QS are jobs 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 BT22 2QS is based on Ards_Peninsula_F Census 2021. It covers 1,922 residents, 858 households. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 18% 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 3/10.
For property prices near BT22 2QS, 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 BT22 2QS can compare 3 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 BT22 2QS 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 BT22 2QS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 BT22 2QS
Is BT22 2QS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% 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 BT22 2QS?
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 BT22 2QS?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT22 2QS?
LocaleIQ matched BT22 2QS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT22 2QS?
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 BT22 2QS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.