Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) cheaper than Balbriggan?

No. The median sale price in Dublin 3 (Clontarf) was €508,000 over the last 12 months, against €330,000 in Balbriggan (Property Price Register).

Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) or Balbriggan safer?

Dublin 3 (Clontarf) scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 57/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 3 (Clontarf) or Balbriggan?

Balbriggan has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.4% vs 5.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dublin 3 (Clontarf) vs Balbriggan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Balbriggan is the cheaper of the two — a median €330,000 against Dublin 3 (Clontarf)'s €508,000 (54% 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.

Dublin 3 (Clontarf) vs Balbriggan: common questions

Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) cheaper than Balbriggan?: No. The median sale price in Dublin 3 (Clontarf) was €508,000 over the last 12 months, against €330,000 in Balbriggan (Property Price Register).
Is Dublin 3 (Clontarf) or Balbriggan safer?: Dublin 3 (Clontarf) scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 57/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 3 (Clontarf) or Balbriggan?: Balbriggan has the stronger gross rental yield — 8.4% vs 5.5% — 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 (D03 and K32).