Is Boyle cheaper than Birr?

Yes. The median sale price in Boyle over the last 12 months was €209,000, against €250,000 in Birr (Property Price Register).

Is Boyle or Birr safer?

Boyle scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 62/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

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

Boyle has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.5% vs 5.8% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Boyle is the cheaper of the two — a median €209,000 against Birr's €250,000 (20% lower). Boyle has the stronger safety score (71/100 vs 62/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Boyle vs Birr: common questions

Is Boyle cheaper than Birr?: Yes. The median sale price in Boyle over the last 12 months was €209,000, against €250,000 in Birr (Property Price Register).
Is Boyle or Birr safer?: Boyle scores higher on safety — 71/100 vs 62/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Boyle or Birr?: Boyle has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.5% vs 5.8% — 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 (F52 and R42).