Newry: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Down — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across BT34, BT35.
Newry DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Newry
The Newry rental market in Down is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,685 pcm and rents up roughly 6.6% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across BT34, BT35.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Newry.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Newry.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £689 | £8,268 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,313 | £15,756 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,641 | £19,692 |
| 3-bed house | £2,100 | £25,200 |
| 4-bed house | £2,708 | £32,496 |
Featured properties in Newry
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across BT34, BT35.
Buying in Newry
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£480,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.9%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Newry face high competition with prices around £480,000 and growth of about 3.9% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Newry
With an average property price near £480,000 and gross yields around 5.9%, Newry offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.9% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.2/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Newry — nobody else has this.
- 1Family homes near schools
- 23 bed houses
- 32 bed flats
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Newry
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newry Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Newry | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Newry Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Newry Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Newry Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Newry Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Newry Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Newry
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Newry Brasserie
2.2 mi from Newry centre
Spice of Newry
2.3 mi from Newry centre
Bella Cucina
1.6 mi from Newry centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.9 mi from Newry centre
Newry Tandoori
1 mi from Newry centre
Coffee & Co, Newry
0.6 mi from Newry centre
Socialising in Newry
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Newry
0.6 mi from Newry centre
The Railway Tavern
1.7 mi from Newry centre
Vault Bar
1.9 mi from Newry centre
Newry Live Lounge
0.9 mi from Newry centre
The Riverside Inn
1 mi from Newry centre
Newry Shopping Centre
1 mi from Newry centre
Things to do in Newry
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Newry Sports & Fitness
0.7 mi from Newry centre
Newry Cricket Club
1 mi from Newry centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.4 mi from Newry centre
Newry Cinema
0.4 mi from Newry centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.9 mi from Newry centre
Newry Adventure Park
1.5 mi from Newry centre
Commuting from Newry
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 32 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 25 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 28 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 25 min |
Local developments in Newry
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Newry town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near BT34
Approved
Newry retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Newry
Verified contractors covering BT34, BT35 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Newry
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Newry
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Newry
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Newry
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Newry
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Newry
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Newry
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Newry must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Down.
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