Postcode report
BT38 7FQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT38 7FQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT38 7FQ is a postcode in Castle, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT38 7FQ, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT38 7FQ 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 BT38 7FQ is based on Carrick_Castle_E Census 2021. It covers 2,383 residents, 933 households. Housing tenure is 91% owner-occupied, 6% 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 10/10.
For property prices near BT38 7FQ, 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 BT38 7FQ can compare 9 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 BT38 7FQ 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 BT38 7FQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 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 BT38 7FQ
Is BT38 7FQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 BT38 7FQ?
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 BT38 7FQ?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT38 7FQ?
LocaleIQ matched BT38 7FQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT38 7FQ?
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 BT38 7FQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.