Birr vs Edenderry: which is better to live in? (2026)

Birr (R42) and Edenderry (R45) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict
Birr is the cheaper of the two — a median €250,000 against Edenderry's €261,000 (4% 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.

Birr vs Edenderry: common questions

Is Birr cheaper than Edenderry?
Yes. The median sale price in Birr over the last 12 months was €250,000, against €261,000 in Edenderry (Property Price Register).
Is Birr or Edenderry safer?
Birr scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 62/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Birr or Edenderry?
Birr has the stronger gross rental yield — 5.8% vs 5.6% — 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 (R42 and R45).