Is Enfield cheaper than Lucan?

Yes. The median sale price in Enfield over the last 12 months was €403,613, against €462,000 in Lucan (Property Price Register).

Is Enfield or Lucan safer?

Enfield scores higher on safety — 73/100 vs 48/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Enfield or Lucan?

Lucan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 4.9% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Enfield vs Lucan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Enfield is the cheaper of the two — a median €403,613 against Lucan's €462,000 (14% lower). Enfield has the stronger safety score (73/100 vs 48/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Enfield vs Lucan: common questions

Is Enfield cheaper than Lucan?: Yes. The median sale price in Enfield over the last 12 months was €403,613, against €462,000 in Lucan (Property Price Register).
Is Enfield or Lucan safer?: Enfield scores higher on safety — 73/100 vs 48/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Enfield or Lucan?: Lucan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 4.9% — 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 (A83 and K78).