Postcode report
BT27 5AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT27 5AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT27 5AA is a postcode in Blaris, 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 BT27 5AA, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT27 5AA are housing and local prosperity, while safety 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 BT27 5AA is based on Downshire_West_A Census 2021. It covers 2,657 residents, 1,253 households. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 11% 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 6/10.
For property prices near BT27 5AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £232k 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 BT27 5AA can compare 11 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 BT27 5AA 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 BT27 5AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 119 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 BT27 5AA
Is BT27 5AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 BT27 5AA?
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 BT27 5AA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT27 5AA?
LocaleIQ matched BT27 5AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT27 5AA?
The latest median sold price is £232k 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 BT27 5AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 119 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.