Area Information for Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX

Summary Back to Top

Hillcrest Way in Bessbrook is in Northern Ireland. The postcode is within the Bessbrook ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Newry and Armagh. This page combines information for the address Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BT35 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Village, Hamlet or Open Countryside
Local Authority Newry, Mourne and Down
Ward Bessbrook
UK Parliamentary Constituency Newry and Armagh * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Northern Ireland Constituencies
Country Northern Ireland

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 Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX:

Woodvale, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7FD
Hillcrest Avenue, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7FZ
Derramore Terrace, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7EL
Brooklawns, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7NR
Hillcrest Green, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7GH
Hillcrest Heights, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7FW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BT35 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX 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.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

Housing Back to Top

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

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 70
Semi-Detached 177
Terraced 25
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 273
Are these numbers higher than you expected? Click here for explanation.

Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 62% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage/Shared Ownership 169
Rented: From Council 12
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 27
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 3
Total 274

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 52
Two People 88
Three People 70
Four People 38
Five People 23
6+ People 6
Total 277

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 208
Other Household 13
Total 273

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 159
Deprived In One Dimension 59
Deprived In Two Dimensions 41
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 273

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 367
Female 355
Total 722

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 87
5-9 55
10-14 31
15-19 24
20-24 26
25-29 71
30-34 131
35-39 78
40-44 48
45-49 32
50-54 22
55-59 30
60-64 19
65-69 15
70-74 12
75-79 19
80-84 10
85+ 9
Total 719

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BT35 7FX 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 217
Married 269
Separated 18
Divorced 15
Widowed 24
Total 543

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 452
Good 167
Fair 81
Bad 18
Very Bad 4
Total 722

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 231
Apprenticeship 40
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 92
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 61
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 85
Other 15
Total 543

Culture Back to Top

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 49
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Irish 1
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Irish 14
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Irish 73
Other Combination of Irish Skills 5
No Ability in Irish 513

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 3
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Ulster Scots 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Ulster Scots 3
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Ulster Scots 16
Other Combination of Ulster Scots Skills 3
No Ability in Ulster Scots 630

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, 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 99% 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 712
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 4
Other Asian 1
Black African 2
Other 1
Total 722

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 635
European Union 73
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 722

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 593
10+ Years 66
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 22
Less Than 2 Years 23
Total 722

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 BT35 7FX.

Passport(s) Held
None 114
United Kingdom 215
Republic of Ireland 315
European Union 39
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 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 68
Catholic 500
Presbyterian 49
Church Of Ireland 59
Methodist 17
Other Christian 9
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 13
Total 719

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bessbrook ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full- or part-time employment - 0% of the resident population. On average, just over 46% of census respondents were in full- or part-time employment.

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 333
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 44
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 65
Looking After Home or Family 31
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 27
Other 9
Total 543

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 31
Professional Occupations 106
Associate Professional Occupations 51
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 24
Skilled Trades Occupations 49
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 40
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 34
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 34
Elementary Occupations 23
Total 392

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 71
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 135
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 62
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 53
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 33
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 59
Semi-Routine Occupation 74
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 39
Full-time Student 18
Total 544

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX is within the Newtownhamilton policing neighbourhood, under the Police Service of Northern Ireland force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Newtownhamilton
2 Newry Street
County Down
BT35 0AD
Force Website: http://www.psni.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Bessbrook. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BT35 7FX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest railway stations to Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX. The nearest railway station is Newry, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Newry 0.8 miles
Poyntzpass Halt 6.9 miles
Scarva Halt 9.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX. The nearest is St Peter's Primary School, Cloughreagh, approximately 410 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX. The nearest is St Paul's High School, Bessbrook, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX. The nearest is Bessbrook Surgery, approximately 1 mile away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest hospitals to Hillcrest Way, Bessbrook, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT35 7FX. The nearest is Daisy Hill Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Daisy Hill Hospital 1.5 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

Compare Broadband

Want to find out which broadband package is right for you? StreetCheck now offers a handy broadband comparison tool.

Compare Broadband Now

Broadband in BT35 7FX

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

Our latest broadband offer
Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

Looking for a broadband package? StreetCheck now offers a handy broadband comparison tool, click the button below to get started.

Compare Broadband