Postcode report
Is BT36 5FW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BT36 5FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT36 5FW is a postcode in Glengormley, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT36 5FW, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT36 5FW are safety and health, while schools and education 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 BT36 5FW is based on Glengormley_Urban_C Census 2021. It covers 2,325 residents, 886 households. Housing tenure is 92% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 0% 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 10/10.
For property prices near BT36 5FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT41 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k 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 BT36 5FW can compare 10 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 BT36 5FW 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 BT36 5FW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 39 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 BT36 5FW
Is BT36 5FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 BT36 5FW?
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 BT36 5FW?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT36 5FW?
LocaleIQ matched BT36 5FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT36 5FW?
The latest median sold price is £198k 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 BT36 5FW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 39 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.