Postcode report
Is BT4 1QJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BT4 1QJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT4 1QJ is a postcode in Ballymacarrett, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT4 1QJ, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT4 1QJ are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 BT4 1QJ is based on Titanic_B Census 2021. It covers 1,760 residents, 947 households. Housing tenure is 25% owner-occupied, 47% privately rented, 26% 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 1/10.
For property prices near BT4 1QJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k 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 BT4 1QJ 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT4 1QJ 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 BT4 1QJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 186 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 BT4 1QJ
Is BT4 1QJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 BT4 1QJ?
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 BT4 1QJ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BT4 1QJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BT4 1QJ?
LocaleIQ matched BT4 1QJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT4 1QJ?
The latest median sold price is £178k 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 BT4 1QJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 186 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.