Is Boyle cheaper than Mallow?

Yes. The median sale price in Boyle over the last 12 months was €209,000, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).

Is Boyle or Mallow safer?

Mallow scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Boyle or Mallow?

Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 6.5% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Boyle vs Mallow: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Boyle is the cheaper of the two — a median €209,000 against Mallow's €260,000 (24% 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.

Boyle vs Mallow: common questions

Is Boyle cheaper than Mallow?: Yes. The median sale price in Boyle over the last 12 months was €209,000, against €260,000 in Mallow (Property Price Register).
Is Boyle or Mallow safer?: Mallow scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 71/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Boyle or Mallow?: Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 6.5% — 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 (F52 and P51).