Is Mallow cheaper than Tullamore?

Yes. The median sale price in Mallow over the last 12 months was €260,000, against €280,000 in Tullamore (Property Price Register).

Is Mallow or Tullamore safer?

Mallow 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, Mallow or Tullamore?

Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 5.2% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

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

The verdict

Mallow is the cheaper of the two — a median €260,000 against Tullamore's €280,000 (8% lower). Mallow has the stronger safety score (71/100 vs 62/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Mallow vs Tullamore: common questions

Is Mallow cheaper than Tullamore?: Yes. The median sale price in Mallow over the last 12 months was €260,000, against €280,000 in Tullamore (Property Price Register).
Is Mallow or Tullamore safer?: Mallow 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, Mallow or Tullamore?: Mallow has the stronger gross rental yield — 7.5% vs 5.2% — 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 (P51 and R35).