Postcode report
BT28 2HP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT28 2HP: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT28 2HP is a postcode in Lisnagarvey, 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 BT28 2HP, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT28 2HP are local prosperity and jobs, while health 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 BT28 2HP is based on Lisburn_South_D Census 2021. It covers 2,081 residents, 928 households. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 37% 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 4/10.
For property prices near BT28 2HP, 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 BT28 2HP 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 BT28 2HP 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 BT28 2HP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 72 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 BT28 2HP
Is BT28 2HP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 BT28 2HP?
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 BT28 2HP?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT28 2HP?
LocaleIQ matched BT28 2HP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT28 2HP?
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 BT28 2HP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 72 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.