Is Dundalk cheaper than Newcastle West?

No. The median sale price in Dundalk was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €232,500 in Newcastle West (Property Price Register).

Is Dundalk or Newcastle West safer?

Newcastle West scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dundalk or Newcastle West?

Newcastle West has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.4% vs 6.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dundalk vs Newcastle West: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Newcastle West is the cheaper of the two — a median €232,500 against Dundalk's €290,000 (25% lower). Newcastle West has the stronger safety score (53/100 vs 45/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Dundalk vs Newcastle West: common questions

Is Dundalk cheaper than Newcastle West?: No. The median sale price in Dundalk was €290,000 over the last 12 months, against €232,500 in Newcastle West (Property Price Register).
Is Dundalk or Newcastle West safer?: Newcastle West scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dundalk or Newcastle West?: Newcastle West has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.4% vs 6.0% — 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 (A91 and V42).