Postcode local report
BT26 6DZ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lisburn and Castlereagh
LocaleIQ report for BT26 6DZ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT26 6DZ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT26 6DZ 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).
- 1 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 17 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: 17 Kilwarlin Road, Royal Hillsborough, BT26 6DZ
Full Local Renovations to existing dwelling and extension, consisting of replacement porch, dormer windows and bathroom roofspace conversion, together with proposed 1.5 storey side extension to rear of dwelling for elderly parent Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
13 Aug 2024 - 359 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 42 Kilwarlin Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6DZ
Full Local Proposed agricultural shed to replace existing storm damaged farm outbuildings. Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
24 Mar 2025 - 343 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 19 Kilwarlin Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6DZ
Full Local Replacement dwelling Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
2 Dec 2024 - 328 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Oatlands Farm 42 Kilwarlin Road Hillsborough BT26 6DZ
Full Local Proposed regularisation of alterations to an operational swimming pool including reorientation of building, internal reconfiguration, addition of external plant room, addition of external waiting room, additional car parking spaces, access (insitu) and ancillary site works (additional information - Statement from MRA). Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
20 Oct 2022 - 347 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 102 Moira Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JW
Full Local Proposed build up of 3no existing hips to 3no gable ends also raising of ridge Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
12 Dec 2024 - 570 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 102 Moira Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JW
Full Local Proposed porch, raising of wall plate to allow for first floor extension and reconfiguration of rear return to a flat roof Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Withdrawn. Decision: Withdrawn.
12 Oct 2023 - 570 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 42 Kilwarlin Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6DZ
Full Local Retention of sand school for domestic use Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Pending.
29 Jan 2025 - 426 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands approx 10m South of 9 Artifinny Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JP
Outline Local Proposed Erection of 3no. Tourist Glamping Pods with Associated Site Works (Amended plans) Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh. Status: Refused. Decision: Refused.
6 Mar 2024 - 604 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT26 6DZ
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Common questions about BT26 6DZ
Is BT26 6DZ 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 6DZ?
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 6DZ?
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 6DZ?
LocaleIQ matched BT26 6DZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.