Is Castleblayney cheaper than Cavan?

Yes. The median sale price in Castleblayney over the last 12 months was €230,000, against €245,500 in Cavan (Property Price Register).

Is Castleblayney or Cavan safer?

Castleblayney scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Castleblayney or Cavan?

Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 5.6% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Castleblayney vs Cavan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Castleblayney is the cheaper of the two — a median €230,000 against Cavan's €245,500 (7% 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.

Castleblayney vs Cavan: common questions

Is Castleblayney cheaper than Cavan?: Yes. The median sale price in Castleblayney over the last 12 months was €230,000, against €245,500 in Cavan (Property Price Register).
Is Castleblayney or Cavan safer?: Castleblayney scores higher on safety — 68/100 vs 68/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Castleblayney or Cavan?: Cavan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.1% vs 5.6% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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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 (A75 and H12).