Postcode local report
BT5 5NT local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Belfast
LocaleIQ report for BT5 5NT: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT5 5NT
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT5 5NT sits in Bloomfield, Belfast. 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 4/10).
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 202 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: 21a Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Full Local Renewal of LA04/2019/2651/F - Demolition of existing garage, carport, porch and roof to dwelling. Single storey extension to side and rear. Porch extension to front, new roof creating a new ridge level and associated site works. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
13 Feb 2025 - 55 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 21a Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Other consents Local Renewal of LA04/2019/2628/DCA - Demolition of existing garage, carport, porch and roof to dwelling. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
11 Feb 2025 - 55 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 38 Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Other consents Local Demolition of detached garage; demolition of yard wall and demolition of single storey store/outbuilding to rear of two storey return to provide single storey rear extension and dormers Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
28 Jan 2025 - 61 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 38 Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Full Local Single storey extension to rear and addition of 2 No dormers to rear of existing roof Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
28 Jan 2025 - 61 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 2 Kirkliston Drive, Belfast, BT5 5NX
Other consents Local Demolition to create extension proposed in LA04/2024/1543/F including window enlargement to rear and access to proposed new gym and bike store. Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
11 Sep 2024 - 109 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 2 Kirkliston Drive, Belfast, BT5 5NX
Full Local Single storey rear and side extension with demolition and fenestration changes Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
11 Sep 2024 - 109 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 10 Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Other consents Local (AMENDED DESCRIPTON) Retrospective application for the demolition of two external walls of dwelling and associated flat roof to enable construction of single storey rear extension. Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
5 Apr 2024 - 117 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 9 Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5NT
Full Local New vehicular entrance with new gates/post onto Cyprus Avenue. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
21 Oct 2023 - 113 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT5 5NT
Common questions about BT5 5NT
Is BT5 5NT 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 BT5 5NT?
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 BT5 5NT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT5 5NT?
LocaleIQ matched BT5 5NT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.