Postcode local report
BT48 8JH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Derry City and Strabane
LocaleIQ report for BT48 8JH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT48 8JH
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT48 8JH sits in Springtown, Derry City and Strabane. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (76/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 76/100 (Watch).
- Crime pressure: Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. (NIMDM crime and disorder domain decile 6/10).
- 3 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 30 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 0 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 0 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
- This small area sits on the stronger side of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: Lands to rear of 186 Culmore Road, BT48 8JH and adjacent to and on north side of 63 & 64 Templeard Road
Full Local Proposed 2no. dwellings and extension of roadway to provide turning head for Private Streets Determination (additional plans received) Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Pending.
18 Jul 2024 - 208 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 11 Barleyfields, Culmore, Londonderry, BT48 8TN
Full Local Proposed partial demolition of existing single storey extension and construction of new single storey rear extension. Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Sep 2024 - 247 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 50 Templeard, Ballynagard, Londonderry, BT48 8FE
Full Local Single storey extension to the rear Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
19 Sep 2024 - 301 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 39 Ardanlee, Ballynagard, Londonderry, BT48 8RR
Full Local Single storey rear extension Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
30 May 2024 - 301 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 14 metres North East of No. 178 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JH.
Full Local Proposed Insignia+ three bay bus shelter Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
23 May 2024 - 90 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Advertisement screen within bus shelter - 14 metres North East of No. 178 Culmore Rd, Londonderry BT48 8JH
Consent to Display Local Bus shelter advertisement Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
23 May 2024 - 90 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 155 Culmore Road Ballynashallog Londonderry BT48 8JH
Full Local Proposed extension to side of domestic dwelling to include basement, ground floor and in-roof accommodation. Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
5 Apr 2024 - 284 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 61 Ardanlee, Ballynagard, Londonderry, BT48 8RR
Full Local Single storey side and rear extension Authority: Derry City and Strabane. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
7 Jun 2024 - 312 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT48 8JH
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Common questions about BT48 8JH
Is BT48 8JH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 76/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BT48 8JH?
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 BT48 8JH?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT48 8JH?
LocaleIQ matched BT48 8JH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.