Postcode local report
BT23 7PH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Ards and North Down
LocaleIQ report for BT23 7PH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT23 7PH
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT23 7PH sits in Conway Square, Ards and North Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (77/100). 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 77/100 (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.
- 35 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 ranks in the stronger 10% of Northern Ireland on the official neighbourhood wellbeing index.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: Lands approximately 60 m south of 219 Bangor Road, Newtownards, BT23 7PH
Full Local Raising of land using inert material to improve agricultural land quality Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
6 Sep 2023 - 162 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Immediately north and adjoining Nos. 40 & 42 Beverley Walk, Newtownards BT23 7UQ
Full Local Erection of 14no. dwellings (change of house type to site nos. 62-73 to X/2014/0280/RM and minor adjustment to plot boundaries of site nos.60 & 61), road alignment change and pumping station (retrospective) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
23 Dec 2024 - 283 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands approx. 160m North-East of no.42 Beverley Walk, Newtownards
Full Local Erection of 1no. dwelling (proposed change of house type to site no.231 and boundary alterations to site no.232 previously approved under LA06/2015/0935/RM) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
15 Apr 2025 - 332 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Rockrimmon Equestrian 274 Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7PH
Full Local Change of use from existing stables to veterinary facilities Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
8 Jun 2023 - 411 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands approx. 225m North-East of no.42 Beverley Walk, Newtownards BT23 7UQ
Full Local Proposed erection of 20no. dwellings at site nos.253-274 (4no. detached and 16no. semi-detached dwellings), reduction by 2no. dwellings from previous approval reference LA06/2015/0935/RM, landscaping, site access, pedestrian crossing points and all other associated site works Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
28 Mar 2025 - 438 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Land North of 262 Bangor Road, Beverley Way/Walk, Newtown Vale/Park/Crescent, 214 Donaghadee Road and 8-9 Ballyharry Heights, West of 171 Donaghadee Road, South/East of 272 Bangor Road and West of 250 Donaghadee Road, Newtownards
Full Major New residential neighbourhood comprising mix of detached, semi-detached, townhouses and apartments, open space, landscaping, pedestrian/cycle paths, distributor road from signalised junction on Bangor Road to roundabout on Donaghadee Road and associated ancillary works. Variation of condition 23 of approval: LA06/2020/0333/F from 'The proposed wildlife corridor along the Ballyharry Stream shall be a minimum of 10m wide.' to 'The proposed wildlife corridor along the Ballyharry Stream shall be a minimum of 10 metretes wide except where otherwise approved by the Local Planning Authority.' Non-Compliance with condition 22 of approval: LA06/2020/0333/F 'The distributor road crossing of the Ballyharry Stream shall be by open span bridge of sufficient width to allow the underpass to accommodate the 10-metre-wide wildlife corridor.' (Amended Plans) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
21 Dec 2023 - 446 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands approximately 100m West of 219 Bangor Road, Newtownards BT23 7PH
Full Local Replacement dwelling, with balcony, and conversion of outbuildings to ancillary use (Change of House Type to that approved under LA06/2022/1249/F) Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
4 Apr 2025 - 277 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 100m West of 219 Bangor Road Newtownards BT23 7PH
Reserved Matters Local Replacement dwelling, with retention of existing building to be used for incidental purposes Authority: Ards and North Down. Status: Pending.
18 Jan 2023 - 275 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT23 7PH
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Common questions about BT23 7PH
Is BT23 7PH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 77/100 (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 BT23 7PH?
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 BT23 7PH?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT23 7PH?
LocaleIQ matched BT23 7PH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.