Postcode report
BT34 4QW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BT34 4QW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BT34 4QW is a postcode in Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BT34 4QW, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BT34 4QW are health and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BT34 4QW is based on The_Mournes_G Census 2021. It covers 3,589 residents, 1,211 households. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 1% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near BT34 4QW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BT35 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £219k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BT34 4QW by category and map position. Northern Ireland postcode areas use the official NIMDM crime and disorder domain because no equivalent open street-level police archive is available. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near BT34 4QW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BT34 4QW
Is BT34 4QW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BT34 4QW?
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 demographics are available for BT34 4QW?
LocaleIQ matched BT34 4QW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BT34 4QW?
The latest median sold price is £219k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BT34 4QW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.