Postcode report
Is BT26 6DB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BT26 6DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT26 6DB is a postcode in Hillsborough, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT26 6DB, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT26 6DB are safety and health, while housing 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 BT26 6DB is based on Downshire_East_F Census 2021. It covers 2,170 residents, 796 households. Housing tenure is 94% owner-occupied, 4% privately rented, 1% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BT26 6DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT63 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k 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 BT26 6DB can compare 1 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 BT26 6DB 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 BT26 6DB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 BT26 6DB
Is BT26 6DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 BT26 6DB?
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 6DB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT26 6DB?
LocaleIQ matched BT26 6DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT26 6DB?
The latest median sold price is £180k 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 BT26 6DB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.