Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) cheaper than Swords?

No. The median sale price in Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) was €491,250 over the last 12 months, against €421,500 in Swords (Property Price Register).

Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Swords safer?

Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) 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 9 (Drumcondra) or Swords?

Swords has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% vs 5.6% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) vs Swords: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Swords is the cheaper of the two — a median €421,500 against Dublin 9 (Drumcondra)'s €491,250 (17% 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 9 (Drumcondra) vs Swords: common questions

Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) cheaper than Swords?: No. The median sale price in Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) was €491,250 over the last 12 months, against €421,500 in Swords (Property Price Register).
Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Swords safer?: Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) 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 9 (Drumcondra) or Swords?: Swords has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.6% vs 5.6% — 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 (D09 and K67).