Is Loughrea cheaper than Newbridge?

Yes. The median sale price in Loughrea over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €400,000 in Newbridge (Property Price Register).

Is Loughrea or Newbridge safer?

Loughrea scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Loughrea or Newbridge?

Loughrea has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.3% vs 5.3% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Loughrea vs Newbridge: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Loughrea is the cheaper of the two — a median €330,000 against Newbridge's €400,000 (21% lower). Loughrea has the stronger safety score (67/100 vs 63/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Loughrea vs Newbridge: common questions

Is Loughrea cheaper than Newbridge?: Yes. The median sale price in Loughrea over the last 12 months was €330,000, against €400,000 in Newbridge (Property Price Register).
Is Loughrea or Newbridge safer?: Loughrea scores higher on safety — 67/100 vs 63/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Loughrea or Newbridge?: Loughrea has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.3% vs 5.3% — 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 (H62 and W12).