Is Drogheda cheaper than Maynooth?

Yes. The median sale price in Drogheda over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €471,250 in Maynooth (Property Price Register).

Is Drogheda or Maynooth safer?

Maynooth scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Drogheda has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.3% vs 4.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Drogheda is the cheaper of the two — a median €330,000 against Maynooth's €471,250 (43% lower). Maynooth has the stronger safety score (63/100 vs 45/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Drogheda vs Maynooth: common questions

Is Drogheda cheaper than Maynooth?: Yes. The median sale price in Drogheda over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €471,250 in Maynooth (Property Price Register).
Is Drogheda or Maynooth safer?: Maynooth scores higher on safety — 45/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Drogheda or Maynooth?: Drogheda has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.3% vs 4.5% — 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 W23).