Postcode local report
BT7 1NH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Belfast
LocaleIQ report for BT7 1NH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT7 1NH
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT7 1NH 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.
- 464 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: 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 - 85 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 - 85 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 4 Lower Crescent Belfast BT7 1NR
Full Local Change of use from office to residential to include refurbishment of listed building and conversion to 1 No. 2 bed apartment at ground floor, 2 No. 1 bed apartments at first floor and 1 No. 3 bed apartment at second floor level. Demolish and re-build part of ground and first floor back returns (Amended description & drawings) Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
19 Jan 2021 - 87 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 4 Lower Crescent Belfast BT71NR
Listed Building Consents Local Change of use from office to residential to include refurbishment of listed building and conversion to 1 No. 2bed apartment at ground floor, 2 No. 1 bed apartments at first floor and 1 No. 3 bed apartment at second floor level. Demolish and re-build part of ground and first floor back returns (Amended description & drawings) Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
19 Jan 2021 - 87 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 5 Malone Place, Belfast, BT12 5FD
Full Local Change of use from ground floor residential to 2 bed serviced accommodation (short let) Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
18 Jul 2023 - 127 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 205 Sandy Row, Belfast, BT12 5ED
Full Local Retrospective change of use from residential to short-term let Authority: Belfast. Status: Pending.
25 Feb 2025 - 128 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 15 Malone Place, Belfast, BT12 5FD
Full Local Change of use from residential dwelling to short term let (Retrospective) Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
15 May 2024 - 138 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 44 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JR
Full Local 2no front dormers to allow for zero floor space dormer extension. Demolition of rear fire escape Authority: Belfast. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
29 Jul 2024 - 176 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT7 1NH
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Common questions about BT7 1NH
Is BT7 1NH 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 1NH?
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 1NH?
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 1NH?
LocaleIQ matched BT7 1NH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.