Postcode local report
BT30 7NF local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Newry, Mourne and Down
LocaleIQ report for BT30 7NF: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT30 7NF
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT30 7NF sits in Strangford, Newry, Mourne and Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (74/100). Planning applications are the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 74/100 (Watch).
- Crime pressure: Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. (NIMDM crime and disorder domain decile 6/10).
- 2 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 37 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 0 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 0 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
- This small area sits around the middle of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: 39 A Strangford House Castle Street, Downpatrick, BT30 7NF
Listed Building Consents Local Demolition of existing rear lean-to conservatory and erection of new single storey orangery structure at rear of dwelling Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
17 Feb 2023 - 47 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 39 A Strangford House Castle Street, Downpatrick, BT30 7NF
Full Local Demolition of existing rear lean-to conservatory and erection of new single storey orangery structure at rear of dwelling Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
17 Feb 2023 - 47 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 41 Castle Street, Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7NF
Full Local Proposed works to the rear of the dwelling to create a 'granny flat' Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Aug 2024 - 74 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 7 CASTLE STREET STRANGFORD LOWER STRANGFORD DOWN BT30 7NF
Full Local Addition of single storey rear extension with demolition of section of outbuilding. Replacement windows and addition of rooflights. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
15 Aug 2023 - 90 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 7 CASTLE STREET STRANGFORD LOWER STRANGFORD DOWN BT30 7NF
Other consents Local Addition of single storey rear extension with demolition of section of outbuilding. Replacement windows and addition of rooflights. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
15 Aug 2023 - 90 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 3 St Johns Place, Strangford, Downpatrick, BT30 7RL
Full Local Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling, & conversion of garage to home office, plus solar panels on rear roof slope of dwelling. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
13 May 2024 - 152 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 2 The Slip Strangford
Full Local Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 dwellings Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
8 Sep 2021 - 136 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 7 Cuan Mews, Downpatrick, BT30 7LW
Other consents Local Proposed demolition of an existing garage to the rear of 7 Cuan Mews in order to allow for proposed extension to the side of the existing dwelling. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
10 Mar 2025 - 157 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT30 7NF
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Common questions about BT30 7NF
Is BT30 7NF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 74/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BT30 7NF?
Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BT30 7NF?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT30 7NF?
LocaleIQ matched BT30 7NF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.