Postcode report
BT79 7JR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT79 7JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT79 7JR is a postcode in Strule, Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT79 7JR, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT79 7JR are safety and jobs, 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 BT79 7JR is based on Mid_Tyrone_B Census 2021. It covers 2,878 residents, 998 households. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 3% 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 5/10.
For property prices near BT79 7JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT94 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £195k 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT79 7JR 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 BT79 7JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 BT79 7JR
Is BT79 7JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% 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 BT79 7JR?
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 demographics are available for BT79 7JR?
LocaleIQ matched BT79 7JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT79 7JR?
The latest median sold price is £195k 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 BT79 7JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.