Derry/Londonderry · BT47

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Covering Derry, Waterside, Claudy, Feeny, Dungiven, Eglinton, Park, New Buildings, including Altahullion, Ballykelly, Caw. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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BT47 (Derry) in a nutshell

BT47 covers Derry, Waterside, Claudy, Feeny, Dungiven, Eglinton, Park, New Buildings, in Causeway Coast and Glens and Derry City and Strabane. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BT47

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Two councils in one district

BT47 is split between Causeway Coast and Glens and Derry City and Strabane. 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

BT47 stretches across Altahullion, Ballykelly, Caw and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BT47', 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 Derry/Londonderry, 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, Derry/Londonderry: 18.8% 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 Derry/Londonderry page. Always double-check on nidirect.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BT47 cover?

BT47 (Derry, Waterside, Claudy, Feeny, Dungiven, Eglinton, Park, New Buildings) includes the wards of Altahullion, Ballykelly, Caw, Claudy, Clondermot, Drumahoe, Dungiven, Dunnamanagh, Ebrington, Eglinton, Enagh, Feeny, Greysteel, Kilfennan, Lisnagelvin, New Buildings, Park, Slievekirk, Victoria (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BT47?

Neighbouring districts include BT48 (Derry), BT49 (Limavady), BT82 (Strabane), BT79 (Omagh), BT78 (Omagh) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BT47 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BT47?

About 22,594 households and 59,747 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,339 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BT47 in?

BT47 sits in Causeway Coast and Glens, Derry City and Strabane (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: East Londonderry, Foyle, West Tyrone.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BT47 1
Areas covered
Derry, Waterside, Claudy, Feeny, Dungiven, Eglinton, Park, New Buildings 2
Active postcodes
1,339 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,594 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
59,747 2
Electoral wards
Altahullion, Ballykelly, Caw, Claudy, Clondermot, Drumahoe, Dungiven, Dunnamanagh … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
East Londonderry, Foyle, West Tyrone 4
Local authority
Causeway Coast and Glens, Derry City and Strabane 4
Households privately renting (Derry/Londonderry settlement)
18.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. NISRA Census 2021

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