Postcode local report
BT26 6AB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lisburn and Castlereagh
LocaleIQ report for BT26 6AB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT26 6AB
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT26 6AB sits in Hillsborough, Lisburn and Castlereagh. 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.
- 80 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: 16a Lisburn Street Hillsborough BT26 6AB
Full Local Proposed change of use from apartment on 1st and 2nd floor to offices. Existing building layout and elevations to remain as is Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
16 May 2022 - 25 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 17 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AB
Full Local Proposed change of use of vacant shop (former wedding shop) to dental surgery Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
5 Sep 2024 - 42 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 43 Lisburn Street Hillsborough BT26 6AB
Full Local Refurbishment of existing building with selected demolition and 2 storey extension to the rear Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
3 Feb 2021 - 63 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 43 Lisburn Street Hillsborough BT26 6AB
Other consents Local Selected demolitions as part of the refurbishment and extension of this dwelling (Amended plans) Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
3 Feb 2021 - 63 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Blessington Cottage 22 Ballynahinch Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AW
Full Local Single-storey rear extension to the rear of a site at 22 Ballynahinch Street. Interior alterations to the existing two-storey house and minor alterations to an existing conservatory and annexe. Demolition of existing single-story outbuildings and sheds. [Amended address]. Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
12 Dec 2024 - 121 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Blessington Cottage 22 Ballynahinch Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AW
Other consents Local Single-storey rear extension to the rear of a site at 22 Ballynahinch Street. Interior alterations to the existing two-storey house and minor alterations to an existing conservatory and annexe. Demolition of existing single-story outbuildings and sheds. [Amended address] Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
12 Dec 2024 - 121 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 19a Ballynahinch Street, Hillsborough, BT26 6AW
Full Local Proposed provision of 2 private car parking spaces and vehicular access to rear of dwelling Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
15 Aug 2023 - 144 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Basement, 10 Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6AE
Full Local Proposed change of use from hair salon to holiday accommodation - to include alterations to rear elevation (retrospective) Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
25 Oct 2023 - 171 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT26 6AB
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Common questions about BT26 6AB
Is BT26 6AB 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 BT26 6AB?
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 BT26 6AB?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT26 6AB?
LocaleIQ matched BT26 6AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.