Postcode report
BT42 3AS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Mid and East Antrim
About BT42 3AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT42 3AS is a postcode in Castle Demesne, 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 BT42 3AS, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT42 3AS are housing and schools and education, 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 BT42 3AS is based on Ballymena_J Census 2021. It covers 1,171 residents, 576 households. Housing tenure is 31% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 42% 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 2/10.
For property prices near BT42 3AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £173k 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 BT42 3AS 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 BT42 3AS 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 BT42 3AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 98 planning applications, 1 street-disruption record 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 BT42 3AS
Is BT42 3AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 3% 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 BT42 3AS?
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 BT42 3AS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT42 3AS?
LocaleIQ matched BT42 3AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT42 3AS?
The latest median sold price is £173k 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 BT42 3AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 98 planning records, 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.