Wicklow vs Kells: which is better to live in? (2026)

Wicklow (A67) and Kells (A82) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Kells is the cheaper of the two — a median €293,250 against Wicklow's €418,502 (43% lower). Across the facets we measure the two are closely matched — it's a genuine toss-up, so let the categories that matter most to you decide.

Wicklow vs Kells: common questions

Is Wicklow cheaper than Kells?
No. The median sale price in Wicklow was €418,502 over the last 12 months, against €293,250 in Kells (Property Price Register).

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Methodology

Sale prices, premiums and days-to-sale are computed from the Property Price Register (rolling 12 months) matched to original listing prices. Safety scores derive from Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents; education and profile figures from CSO census small-area data. The Quality of Life composite averages six equally-weighted dimensions built from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets. Figures refresh daily; both areas are scoped to their Eircode routing key (A67 and A82).