Is Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) cheaper than Kinsale?

Yes. The median sale price in Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) over the last 12 months was €480,000, against €482,500 in Kinsale (Property Price Register).

Is Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) or Kinsale safer?

Kinsale scores higher on safety — 0/100 vs 82/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) or Kinsale?

Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 4.0% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) vs Kinsale: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) is the cheaper of the two — a median €480,000 against Kinsale's €482,500 (1% lower). Kinsale has the stronger safety score (82/100 vs 0/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) vs Kinsale: common questions

Is Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) cheaper than Kinsale?: Yes. The median sale price in Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) over the last 12 months was €480,000, against €482,500 in Kinsale (Property Price Register).
Is Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) or Kinsale safer?: Kinsale scores higher on safety — 0/100 vs 82/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) or Kinsale?: Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 4.0% — 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 (D07 and P17).