Is Drogheda cheaper than Athenry?

Yes. The median sale price in Drogheda over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €382,500 in Athenry (Property Price Register).

Is Drogheda or Athenry safer?

Athenry scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Drogheda or Athenry?

Athenry has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.4% vs 5.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Drogheda vs Athenry: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Drogheda is the cheaper of the two — a median €330,000 against Athenry's €382,500 (16% lower). Athenry has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 45/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Drogheda vs Athenry: common questions

Is Drogheda cheaper than Athenry?: Yes. The median sale price in Drogheda over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €382,500 in Athenry (Property Price Register).
Is Drogheda or Athenry safer?: Athenry scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 67/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Drogheda or Athenry?: Athenry has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.4% vs 5.3% — 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 (A92 and H65).