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BT53 6AD Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Causeway Coast and Glens
About BT53 6AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT53 6AD is a postcode in Ballymoney North, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT53 6AD, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT53 6AD are housing and jobs, 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 BT53 6AD is based on Ballymoney_D Census 2021. It covers 1,928 residents, 1,018 households. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 35% 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 3/10.
For property prices near BT53 6AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT52 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £214k 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 BT53 6AD can compare 7 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 BT53 6AD 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 BT53 6AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 50 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 BT53 6AD
Is BT53 6AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 BT53 6AD?
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 BT53 6AD?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT53 6AD?
LocaleIQ matched BT53 6AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT53 6AD?
The latest median sold price is £214k 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 BT53 6AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 50 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.