Postcode local report
BT35 8RH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Newry, Mourne and Down
LocaleIQ report for BT35 8RH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BT35 8RH
Generated 26 Apr 2026BT35 8RH sits in Drumalane, Newry, Mourne and Down. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (70/100). 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 70/100 (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).
- 1 state schools are within 1 mile.
- 19 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 10m SW of 27 Low Road Newry BT35 8RH
Full Local Conversion of existing farm outbuildings to one self-catering holiday chalet, with extensions and alterations and proposed new building for the provision of toilet and wash facilities and use of adjoining land for caravan pitches (short term use) with associated landscaping and site works. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
29 Oct 2021 - 94 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Adjacent to and North of No. 34 Low Road Ayallogue Newry BT35 8RH
Outline Local Proposed replacement dwelling and detached garage Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
4 Sep 2023 - 423 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 130m south west of No.12 Newry Road Meigh
Full Local Erection of replacement dwelling and garage with retention of existing dwelling for ancillary purposes (Change of house type from that previously approved under LA07/2018/0462/F) Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
12 Apr 2024 - 652 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Adjacent to and south of No. 34 Low Road, Ayallogue, Newry, BT35 8RH
Outline Local Proposed infill dwelling and garage Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
4 Sep 2023 - 492 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Lands approximately 200m west of 4 Carn Road, Meigh, Newry, BT35 8QZ
Full Local Erection of rural detached off-site replacement dwelling house and detached domestic garage (to include the retention of existing dwelling as domestic store) associated landscaping and ancillary site & building works Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Approved. Decision: Approved.
28 Sep 2023 - 817 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Vacant Land between No's 08 & 10 Low Road, Killeavey, Newry, BT35 8RH
Full Local Proposed 2 No. Infill Dwellings and Associated Site Works. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
6 Sep 2024 - 659 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: Site located 15m SE of Johnny Murphys Bar 2 Drumintee Road Meigh BT35 8JT
Full Local Retention of 6 glamping pods, motorhome park (12 spaces) and change of use of existing cottage to self-catering accommodation. Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
5 Feb 2024 - 911 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Planning application: 100m north of 8 Low Road Ayallogue Killeavy Newry BT35 8RH
Full Local Change of House Type to dwelling and garage in substitution of implemented planning application (P/2007/0179/RM) Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down. Status: Pending.
29 Sep 2023 - 837 m - Northern Ireland Planning Statistics
Nearby context for BT35 8RH
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Common questions about BT35 8RH
Is BT35 8RH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 70/100 (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 8RH?
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 8RH?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BT35 8RH?
LocaleIQ matched BT35 8RH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.