Ballymena · BT42

EICR in BT42 (Broughshane)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Broughshane, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Kells, including Academy, Ahoghill, Ardeevin. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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BT42 (Broughshane) in a nutshell

BT42 covers Broughshane, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Kells, in Antrim and Newtownabbey and Mid and East Antrim. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BT42

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Two councils in one district

BT42 is split between Antrim and Newtownabbey and Mid and East Antrim. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BT42 stretches across Academy, Ahoghill, Ardeevin and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BT42', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Ballymena, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?NISRA Census 2021, Ballymena: 20.4% private rented vs 17.2% Northern Ireland
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Northern Ireland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: electrical checks under the 2022 Act (check start dates).
  • Register: with the Landlord Registration Scheme.

More detail on the Ballymena page. Always double-check on nidirect.

Next door to BT42

BT43 · CarganBT44 · PortglenoneBT41 · AntrimBT29 · BelfastBT39 · BallyclareBT54 · Ballycastle

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BT42 cover?

BT42 (Broughshane, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Kells) includes the wards of Academy, Ahoghill, Ardeevin, Ballee and Harryville, Ballykeel, Broughshane, Castle Demesne, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Glenwhirry, Grange, Kells, Kilwaughter, Kirkinriola, Maine, Parkgate, Portglenone, Shilvodan, Slemish (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BT42?

Neighbouring districts include BT43 (Cargan), BT44 (Portglenone), BT41 (Antrim), BT29 (Belfast), BT39 (Ballyclare) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BT42 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BT42?

About 13,495 households and 34,376 residents at the 2011 Census, across 871 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BT42 in?

BT42 sits in Antrim and Newtownabbey, Mid and East Antrim (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: East Antrim, North Antrim, South Antrim.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BT42 1
Areas covered
Broughshane, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Kells 2
Active postcodes
871 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,495 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,376 2
Electoral wards
Academy, Ahoghill, Ardeevin, Ballee and Harryville, Ballykeel, Broughshane, Castle Demesne, Cullybackey … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
East Antrim, North Antrim, South Antrim 4
Local authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey, Mid and East Antrim 4
Households privately renting (Ballymena settlement)
20.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. NISRA Census 2021

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