Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) cheaper than Kildare?

No. The median sale price in Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) was €491,250 over the last 12 months, against €370,045 in Kildare (Property Price Register).

Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Kildare safer?

Kildare scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Kildare?

Kildare has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 5.6% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Kildare is the cheaper of the two — a median €370,045 against Dublin 9 (Drumcondra)'s €491,250 (33% lower). Kildare has the stronger safety score (63/100 vs 57/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) vs Kildare: common questions

Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) cheaper than Kildare?: No. The median sale price in Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) was €491,250 over the last 12 months, against €370,045 in Kildare (Property Price Register).
Is Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Kildare safer?: Kildare scores higher on safety — 57/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Dublin 9 (Drumcondra) or Kildare?: Kildare has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% 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 R51).