Postcode local report
BT34 4BH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Newry, Mourne and Down
LocaleIQ report for BT34 4BH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT34 4BH
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT34 4BH sits in Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (73/100). 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 73/100 (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 3/10).
- 5 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 51 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: 47 Greencastle Street, Newry, BT34 4BH
Full Local Proposed change of use to the ground floor premises of the building within the stipulated red line boundary from use class B1 (Business) to use class A2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services). Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
18 Sep 2023 - 44 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 30 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH
Full Local Proposed Change of Use from a Bank to a Funeral Home. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
14 Nov 2024 - 69 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 30 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH
Listed Building Consents Local Proposed Change of Use from a Bank to a Funeral Home, provide a new fire escape door at the rear of the property. Removing the ATM machine and replaceing stonework and window. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
14 Nov 2024 - 69 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 42 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, BT34 4BH
Full Local Proposed conversion of ground floor bank to financial & professional services offices (non class change) with alterations. Change of use of first floor financial & professional services offices to 3no apartments and all associated works. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
25 Sep 2024 - 73 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 25 KNOCKCHREE AVENUE MAGHERAMURPHY KILKEEL DOWN BT34 4BP
Full Local Demolition of no. 25 Knockchree Avenue, Kilkeel, BT34 4BP and erection of 5 no. detached two-storey dwellings with associated site works Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
27 Mar 2023 - 71 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 19 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH
Full Local Proposed partial conversion of ground floor bank to financial & professional services offices (non class change) with alterations. Change of use of ground floor and first floor financial & professional services offices to 1No 1 bedroom and 1No 2 bedroom apartments Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
28 Feb 2025 - 122 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 32A Greencastle Street, Kilkeel BT34 4BH
Full Local Retrospective approval requested for change of use on the ground floor, from a car repair unit to a brewery and a paid tours tasting room with a kitchen. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
2 Jul 2024 - 110 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 55 Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4BH
Full Local Demolition of existing SRC Kilkeel Campus to provide new extension to existing Eurospar along with refurbishment works to existing facade, additional parking, EV charging spaces and alterations / extension to existing fuel canopy. (Amended site plan received) Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
14 Sep 2023 - 152 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT34 4BH
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Common questions about BT34 4BH
Is BT34 4BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 73/100 (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 BT34 4BH?
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 BT34 4BH?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT34 4BH?
LocaleIQ matched BT34 4BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.