Is Nenagh cheaper than Roscrea?

No. The median sale price in Nenagh was €272,314 over the last 12 months, against €231,500 in Roscrea (Property Price Register).

Is Nenagh or Roscrea safer?

Nenagh scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Nenagh or Roscrea?

Roscrea has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.7% vs 4.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Nenagh vs Roscrea: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Roscrea is the cheaper of the two — a median €231,500 against Nenagh's €272,314 (18% 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.

Nenagh vs Roscrea: common questions

Is Nenagh cheaper than Roscrea?: No. The median sale price in Nenagh was €272,314 over the last 12 months, against €231,500 in Roscrea (Property Price Register).
Is Nenagh or Roscrea safer?: Nenagh scores higher on safety — 53/100 vs 53/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Nenagh or Roscrea?: Roscrea has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.7% vs 4.8% — 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 (E45 and E53).