Choosing an area to live in

There are many different reasons for moving to a new area or even to a different country. You may want to be nearer to family or need to move for work.

Local councils

Local council websites often contain a lot of information about the local area, such as plans for new developments or transport links.

• Local councils in Northern Ireland - (contacts section)

Job prospects

To get the latest on local jobs, see the 'Jobseekers' pages within the Employment Section.

• Jobseekers (employment section)

Schools

For details of schools in Northern Ireland please see the 'schools, learning and development' pages within the Education Section.

• Schools, learning and development (parents section)

Your neighbourhood

The Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service (NINIS) can provide local area statistics and maps on a wide range of subjects including population, crime, health and housing.

• Neighbourhood Statistics - NINIS website

Find out if Planning Service has a development plan for your area.

• Development Plans

Public transport

Rail, coach,and  bus, information (including timetables and prices) within Northern Ireland.

• Public transport (travel, transport and roads section)

Road transport

If you want to find out about the main road network and future road developments across Northern Ireland, please use the link below:

• Roads Service (contacts section)

Sport and leisure

Local council websites often contain information about leisure and recreational facilities in the area.

• Local councils in Northern Ireland - (contacts section)

The environment

To find out about the local environment, contact the Department of the Environment.

• Local environmental issues - Department of the Environment website

More useful links:

• Choosing a school (parents section)
• Doctors, dentists and other health services (health and well-being section)
• Crime prevention (crime, justice and the law section)