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BT71 6PQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BT71 6PQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT71 6PQ is a postcode in Killymeal, Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT71 6PQ, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT71 6PQ are safety and local prosperity, while housing 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 BT71 6PQ is based on Portadown_A Census 2021. It covers 2,965 residents, 1,087 households. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 6% 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 7/10.
For property prices near BT71 6PQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT80 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £189k 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 BT71 6PQ can compare 1 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 BT71 6PQ 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 BT71 6PQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 BT71 6PQ
Is BT71 6PQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 BT71 6PQ?
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 BT71 6PQ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT71 6PQ?
LocaleIQ matched BT71 6PQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT71 6PQ?
The latest median sold price is £189k 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 BT71 6PQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.