Area Information for Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4YX

This postcode in Newry is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Binnian ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of South Down. This page combines information for the address Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4YX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT34 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in August 2009. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town
Local Authority Newry, Mourne and Down
Ward Binnian
UK Parliamentary Constituency South Down * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Northern Ireland Constituencies
Country Northern Ireland

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4YX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain an average of 500 persons/200 households in Northern Ireland. This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 4YX:

Hannas Close, Aughnahoory Road, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AH
Rooney Road, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AG
Newcastle Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AF
Meetinghouse Lane, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AE
Bridge Street, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AD
Rosevale, Kilkeel, Newry, BT34 4AB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT34 as a whole.

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Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 42
Semi-Detached 79
Terraced 68
Flat (Purpose-Built) 62
Flat (Converted) 12
Residence in Commercial Building 11
Total 274
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Newry, Northern Ireland contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 50
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 49
Rented: From Council 25
Rented: Other Social 40
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 94
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 9
Total 275

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 121
Two People 67
Three People 35
Four People 37
Five People 11
6+ People 4
Total 275

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Newry, Northern Ireland consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 121
Family Household 140
Other Household 13
Total 274

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 75
Deprived In Two Dimensions 88
Deprived In Three Dimensions 34
Deprived In Four Dimensions 5
Total 274

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in South Down UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 287
Female 296
Total 583

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 36
5-9 27
10-14 26
15-19 28
20-24 44
25-29 47
30-34 46
35-39 32
40-44 38
45-49 45
50-54 42
55-59 41
60-64 26
65-69 34
70-74 34
75-79 11
80-84 11
85+ 17
Total 585

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT34 4YX does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 221
Married 157
Separated 26
Divorced 43
Widowed 43
Total 490

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 241
Good 194
Fair 80
Bad 49
Very Bad 19
Total 583

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BT34 4YX and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 105
Apprenticeship 35
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 73
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 68
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 157
Other 16
Total 489

Irish Language Embed This

Figures for Irish speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents on census day 2021.

Irish Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Irish 14
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 7
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 3
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 9
Other Combination of Irish Skills 6
No Ability in Irish 520

Ulster Scots Language Embed This Back to Top

Figures for Ulster Scots speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents on census day 2021.

Ulster Scots Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Ulster Scots 17
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 4
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 22
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 62
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 3
No Ability in Ulster Scots 451

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Newry, Northern Ireland) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with Asian (8.6%), Black (3.7%), and mixed ethnicities (2.7%) being the largest major groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 561
Roma 1
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 7
Chinese 1
Black African 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Other 2
Total 581

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 464
European Union 105
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 585

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 420
10+ Years 83
5-10 Years 28
2-5 Years 42
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 582

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BT34 4YX.

Passport(s) Held
None 105
United Kingdom 300
Republic of Ireland 60
European Union 88
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

Northern Ireland is primarily a Christian country, with 42.3% of residents Catholic, 37.4% other Christians, and 1.3% other religions. Approximately 17.4% of residents state that they have no religion or are Atheist, while 1.6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 95
Catholic 136
Presbyterian 154
Church Of Ireland 82
Methodist 0
Other Christian 81
Other Religion 20
Not Stated 15
Total 583

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Employee 222
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 22
Retired 97
Looking After Home or Family 23
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 57
Other 10
Total 487

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 12
Professional Occupations 22
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 50
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 22
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 55
Elementary Occupations 42
Total 271

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 25
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 58
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 54
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 40
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 73
Semi-Routine Occupation 120
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 55
Full-time Student 20
Total 488