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Newry, Mourne and Down council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People aged 65 or over
16.7%21 March 2021 · Newry, Mourne and Down
First count table in Ward/LGD/NI worksheets of census-2021-ms-a02.xlsx. Each percentage uses its own table denominator. Census privacy adjustments can make totals differ slightly between tables.
All usual residents
30,328 out of 182,073.
Source and method →People reporting bad or very bad health
6.9%21 March 2021 · Newry, Mourne and Down
First count table in Ward/LGD/NI worksheets of census-2021-ms-d01.xlsx. Each percentage uses its own table denominator. Census privacy adjustments can make totals differ slightly between tables.
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
12,644 out of 182,074.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
23.1%21 March 2021 · Newry, Mourne and Down
First count table in Ward/LGD/NI worksheets of census-2021-ms-g01.xlsx. Each percentage uses its own table denominator. Census privacy adjustments can make totals differ slightly between tables.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
32,838 out of 141,995.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
31.8%21 March 2021 · Newry, Mourne and Down
First count table in Ward/LGD/NI worksheets of census-2021-ms-g01.xlsx. Each percentage uses its own table denominator. Census privacy adjustments can make totals differ slightly between tables.
All usual residents aged 16 and over
45,135 out of 141,995.
Source and method →Albert Basin, Newry city centre
A new waterside park is planned for play, sport, recreation and community events.
Planning permission approved; procurement continuing · evidence dated 2026-09-02
Responsible body: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
The council records committee approval on 2 September 2026. Consent and funding support do not mean the park is built or open.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Planning Approval for Council’s Landmark Newry City Park Project →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Town Hall and former Arts Centre, Newry
The Town Hall and Arts Centre area is being rebuilt as a cultural and events destination.
Construction reported started · evidence dated 2026-09-02
Responsible body: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
The September update says theatre construction has commenced and distinguishes this from the park’s contractor tender stage. Flood works are related but separate.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Newry City Regeneration Gathers Momentum as Major Projects Move into Delivery →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.