Newtownabbey: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Antrim — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across BT36, BT37.
Newtownabbey DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Newtownabbey
The Newtownabbey rental market in Antrim is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,528 pcm and rents up roughly 7.3% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across BT36, BT37.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Newtownabbey.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
20 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Newtownabbey.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £625 | £7,500 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,190 | £14,280 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,488 | £17,856 |
| 3-bed house | £1,905 | £22,860 |
| 4-bed house | £2,455 | £29,460 |
Featured properties in Newtownabbey
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across BT36, BT37.
Buying in Newtownabbey
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£354,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.7%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Newtownabbey face medium competition with prices around £354,000 and growth of about 2.7% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Newtownabbey
With an average property price near £354,000 and gross yields around 5.7%, Newtownabbey offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.7% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
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- 12 bed flats
- 2Family homes near schools
- 3Garden flats
- 4Furnished 1 bed flats
Family living & schools in Newtownabbey
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownabbey Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Newtownabbey | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Newtownabbey Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Newtownabbey Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Newtownabbey Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Newtownabbey Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Newtownabbey Brasserie
1 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Spice of Newtownabbey
1.5 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Bella Cucina
0.9 mi from Newtownabbey centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.1 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Tandoori
1.2 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Coffee & Co, Newtownabbey
0.7 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Socialising in Newtownabbey
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Newtownabbey
1.9 mi from Newtownabbey centre
The Railway Tavern
0.9 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Vault Bar
2 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Live Lounge
2.2 mi from Newtownabbey centre
The Riverside Inn
1.7 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Shopping Centre
0.7 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Things to do in Newtownabbey
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Newtownabbey Sports & Fitness
1 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Cricket Club
0.6 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.3 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Cinema
0.4 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Riverside Walking Route
2.3 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Newtownabbey Adventure Park
2.2 mi from Newtownabbey centre
Commuting from Newtownabbey
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 25 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 21 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 13 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 20 min |
Local developments in Newtownabbey
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Newtownabbey town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near BT36
Approved
Newtownabbey retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Newtownabbey
Verified contractors covering BT36, BT37 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Newtownabbey
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Newtownabbey
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Newtownabbey 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 Antrim.
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