expression
around there; that area; thereabouts
Refers to a place near the listener or a previously mentioned location. Often used when the exact spot is not specified.
駅はそのあたりにあります。
The station is around there.
そのあたりでよく買い物をします。
I often shop in that area.
expression
that point; that situation; those circumstances
Refers to a previously mentioned point in a conversation, story, or situation. Often used when summarizing or referring back.
そのあたりの事情はよくわかりません。
I don't know much about that situation.
そのあたりで話が変わってきた。
The story changed around that point.