Postcode local report
BT7 1FY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Belfast
LocaleIQ report for BT7 1FY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT7 1FY
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT7 1FY sits in Central, Belfast. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (68/100). 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 68/100 (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 2/10).
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 446 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 more pressured side of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: 43 University Street Belfast BT7 1FY
Full Local Change of use from offices to 3no. apartments to include demolition of existing 2 storey rear return and other minor alterations, construction of a 2.5 storey rear return with dormer to front elevation Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
25 Mar 2025 - 27 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 41 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
Other consents Local Demolition of 2 storey rear return, demolition and replacement of front dormer, partial demolition of rear wall to accomodate amended window locations, partial demolition of rear roof to allow for new rear extension and demolition of rear dormer. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
25 Mar 2025 - 22 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 41 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
Full Local Change of use from offices to 3no. apartments to include demolition of existing 2 storey rear return and other minor alterations, replacement of front dormer, construction of a 2.5 storey rear return. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
25 Mar 2025 - 22 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 43 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
Other consents Local Demolition of 2 storey rear return, partial demolition of front roof to accomodate dormer, partial demolition of rear wall to accomodate amended window locations, partial demolition of rear roof to allow for new rear extension and provision of roof windows. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
25 Mar 2025 - 27 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 51 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
Full Local Proposed change of use from dwelling to guest accommodation (Class C2). Proposed two storey extension to rear gable. Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Aug 2024 - 51 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 51 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1FY
Listed Building Consents Local Proposed change of use from dwelling to guest accommodation (Class C2). Two storey rear extension. Internal alterations. Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
23 Aug 2024 - 51 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Regency House 11 & 12 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT
Full Local Change of use from self contained apartments to luxury guest accommodation with associated guest pantry, open courtyards, laundry and bin/bicycle store. There are no proposed building works, as the internal layouts remain unaffected. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
27 Jan 2025 - 103 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Regency House 11 & 12 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT
Listed Building Consents Local Change of use from self contained apartments to luxury guest accommodation with associated guest pantry, open courtyards, laundry and bin/bicycle store. There are no proposed building works, as the internal layouts remain unaffected. Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
27 Jan 2025 - 103 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT7 1FY
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Common questions about BT7 1FY
Is BT7 1FY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 68/100 (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 BT7 1FY?
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 BT7 1FY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT7 1FY?
LocaleIQ matched BT7 1FY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.