Postcode report
BT47 2NN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT47 2NN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT47 2NN is a postcode in Slievekirk, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT47 2NN, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT47 2NN are local prosperity and safety, while housing 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 BT47 2NN is based on Faughan_G Census 2021. It covers 2,990 residents, 1,192 households. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 4% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BT47 2NN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT48 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT47 2NN 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 BT47 2NN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 planning applications, 2 street-disruption records 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 BT47 2NN
Is BT47 2NN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 BT47 2NN?
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 demographics are available for BT47 2NN?
LocaleIQ matched BT47 2NN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT47 2NN?
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 BT47 2NN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 planning records, 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.