Mobile Signal Report for BT1 5GS

Belfast • UK

Last updated: 5 March 2026

Excellent

This area has excellent mobile coverage with 10 nearby base stations. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.

10 base stations nearby

Operator Coverage

EE

4G-49 dBmexcellent
3G-52 dBmexcellent
2G-44 dBmexcellent

O2

4G-44 dBmexcellent
3G-58 dBmexcellent
2G-50 dBmexcellent

Vodafone

4G-68 dBmexcellent
3G-64 dBmexcellent
2G-66 dBmexcellent

Three

4G-64 dBmexcellent
3G-60 dBmexcellent
2G-53 dBmexcellent

Area Intelligence

Crime Rate
Very High
1183 incidents
Broadband
174 Mbps
Fiber available
Population
High
Density indicator
Elevation
96m
Signal propagation
Air Quality
Fair
Environmental index
Property Value
£427k
Trend: stable

Aviation & Airspace

Nearest Airport: Glasgow (GLA)
170.6km away
Drone Status: PERMITTED
Open airspace for recreational drone use

Weather & Signal Impact

Weather
Light drizzle
9°C
Signal Impact
Minor
Rain fade effect
Flood Risk
Low
Infrastructure risk

Nearest Data Centres

DataVita Glasgow — 176.3km • Est. latency: 10ms

DataVita Glasgow
Tier 3 • 176.3km
Pulsant Edinburgh
Tier 3 • 228.0km
Equinix MA5 (Manchester)
Tier 3 • 268.8km

Free WiFi Locations

Village Library Library
1.3km • ~9 Mbps
The Local Pub
463m • ~8 Mbps

Nearest Emergency Services

Police Stations

Grosvenor Road Police Station
590m

Fire Stations

No data available

Mast Planning Applications

Belfast • Approval rate: 50%

Rooftop AntennaApproved
CTIL (O2/Vodafone) • 0.39km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £20k
Ref: BEL/2026/9885/TEL
New Monopole 20mApproved
EE • 1.36km • Full Planning Permission • Est: £66k
Ref: BEL/2026/8571/TEL
Equipment SwapUnder Review
Vodafone • 1.34km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £19k
Ref: BEL/2025/1251/TEL
Street Pole 15mUnder Review
Shared Rural Network • 0.46km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £10k
Ref: BEL/2024/2209/TEL

Council generally supportive of telecoms infrastructure - good area for coverage expansion

Mast Installation Cost Estimate

Conservation Area — Conservation area - additional design requirements and heritage impact assessment likely needed
Small Cell
6-10m
£41,299
Permitted Development • 2-4 months
Rooftop Antenna
Up to 6m above building
£54,037
Permitted Development (under 6m) • 3-6 months
Monopole 20m
15-20m
£80,782
Prior Approval Required • 4-8 months
Lattice Tower 30m
25-30m
£146,469
Prior Approval Required • 6-12 months

Infrastructure Sharing

70% shared
MBNL: 0 • CTIL: 4 • Multi: 3 • Single: 3

High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area

Mast Regulations & Permitted Development

Permitted Development (prior approval for larger structures)
Standard permitted development rights apply. Most telecoms installations can proceed with prior approval notification rather than full planning permission.
Ground-Based Masts
Up to 30m permitted under Part 16 GPDO 2015 (as amended April 2022)
Prior Approval
Building-Mounted Equipment
Antennas up to 6m above the building are permitted development
Permitted Development
Small Cells & Street Furniture
Equipment on existing structures (lamp posts, bus shelters) up to 2.5m
Permitted Development
Electronic Communications Code
Operators with ECC rights can negotiate access to land/buildings for equipment installation
Statutory Right (with Code powers)
Planning authority: Belfast • Height limits: 30m (ground) / +6m (building-mounted) • Legislation: Part 16, Schedule 2, GPDO 2015 (amended 2022)

Transport & Rail

Nearest stations:

Glasgow Central (175.9km) Edinburgh Waverley (229.9km) Manchester Piccadilly (271.7km)

Connectivity Score

B

Overall connectivity grade for BT1 5GS

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