Postcode local report
BT35 7DN local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Newry, Mourne and Down
LocaleIQ report for BT35 7DN: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT35 7DN
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT35 7DN sits in Bessbrook, Newry, Mourne and Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (69/100). 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 69/100 (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 5/10).
- 4 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 34 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 on the more pressured side of the official Northern Ireland neighbourhood wellbeing ranking.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabPlanning application: Lands at former Bessbrook and Newry Tram Station Derrymore Road Bessbrook Co Down BT35 7DN
Full Local Conversion of existing tram station building with new extension and alterations to same, to provide local supermarket, deli and cafe with redevelopment of associated lands to provide fuel forecourt facility. (amended plans for Roads and Rivers) Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
12 Feb 2020 - 269 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands at former Bessbrook and Newry Tram Station Derrymore Road Bessbrook Co Down BT35 7DN
Listed Building Consents Local Conversion of existing tram station building with new extension and alterations to same, to provide local supermarket, deli and cafe with redevelopment of associated lands to provide fuel forecourt facility. (amended plans for Roads and Rivers) Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
12 Feb 2020 - 271 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands at Bessbrook Mill, Derrymore Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN
Full Major Mixed use development proposal including the retention and refurbishment of the existing Bessbrook Mill complex. Works to the Mill complex and associated structures within it’s curtilage include for: • Upgrade and adaptation of existing Mill building for the proposed development; • Retention and incorporation of the existing blast wall within the Mill complex; • Partial demolition and removal of the existing weaving sheds and associated outbuildings; • Alterations and part removal of the existing boundary wall along Derrymore Road; • Demolition of the existing ruin located to the western aspect of the Mill complex; • Demolition of the existing British Legion building. The provision of a total of 41 no. new-build residential dwellings and 223 No. Apartments of which 167 to be provided within the existing Mill Building which is to be refurbished and adapted to facilitate the residential use with associated works including provision of an additional storey to the Mill building. The Mill Building to incorporate 3 no. office units and Gym. The development will also include the provision of a retail unit and associated facilities to include storage building, a refuse/ waste storage building and a temporary waste water treatment works (WWTW) Associated site works will include provision of car parking, connection to existing services, provisi Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
7 Aug 2023 - 377 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Bessbrook Mill Lands at Bessbrook Mill, Derrymore Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN
Listed Building Consents Local Mixed use development proposal including the retention and refurbishment of the existing Bessbrook Mill complex. Works to the Mill complex and associated structures within it’s curtilage include for: • Upgrade and adaptation of existing Mill building for the proposed development; • Retention and incorporation of the existing blast wall within the Mill complex; • Partial demolition and removal of the existing weaving sheds and associated outbuildings; • Demolition and removal of the existing boundary wall along Derrymore Road; • Demolition of the existing ruin located to the western aspect of the Mill complex; • Demolition of the existing British Legion building. The provision of a total of 58no. new-build residential dwellings and 214no. apartments of which 55 are new build and 159 to be provided within the existing Mill Building which is to be refurbished and adapted with associated works including an additional storey to the Mill building. The development will also include the provision of 2no. retail units with associated storage building and refuse/waste storage building. The Mill Building to incorporate 3no. office units and Gym. Associated site works will include provision of car parking, connection to existing services, provision of internal access roads, installation of a new culvert and entrance point via Mill Road to facilitate acces Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
6 Jul 2023 - 377 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Bessbrook Mill Lands at Bessbrook Mill, Derrymore Road, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN, Bessbrook, BT35 7DN
Other consents Local • Upgrade and adaptation of existing Mill building for the proposed development; • Retention and incorporation of the existing blast wall within the Mill complex; • Partial demolition and removal of the existing weaving sheds and associated outbuildings; • Demolition and removal of the existing boundary wall along Derrymore Road; • Demolition of the existing ruin located to the western aspect of the Mill complex; • Demolition of the existing British Legion building. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
6 Jul 2023 - 377 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 14 Main Street Maytown Bessbrook BT35 7DJ
Full Local Change of use from retail unit to funeral directors rest room only. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
20 May 2024 - 450 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 15 Derramore Crescent, Newry, BT35 7EP
Full Local Addition of a single-storey side extension Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
29 Jul 2024 - 490 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 24 Brooklawns, Newry, BT35 7NR.
Full Local Proposed single storey side extension. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
5 Jun 2024 - 561 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT35 7DN
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Common questions about BT35 7DN
Is BT35 7DN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 69/100 (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 BT35 7DN?
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 BT35 7DN?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT35 7DN?
LocaleIQ matched BT35 7DN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.