Is Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) cheaper than Lucan?

No. The median sale price in Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) was €782,500 over the last 12 months, against €462,000 in Lucan (Property Price Register).

Is Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) or Lucan safer?

Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) scores higher on safety — 56/100 vs 48/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) or Lucan?

Lucan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 3.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) vs Lucan: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Lucan is the cheaper of the two — a median €462,000 against Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines)'s €782,500 (69% lower). Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) has the stronger safety score (56/100 vs 48/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) vs Lucan: common questions

Is Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) cheaper than Lucan?: No. The median sale price in Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) was €782,500 over the last 12 months, against €462,000 in Lucan (Property Price Register).
Is Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) or Lucan safer?: Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) scores higher on safety — 56/100 vs 48/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 6 (Ranelagh/Rathmines) or Lucan?: Lucan has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.0% vs 3.5% — 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 (D06 and K78).