Is Edenderry cheaper than Kilmacthomas?

No. The median sale price in Edenderry was €261,000 over the last 12 months, against €250,000 in Kilmacthomas (Property Price Register).

Is Edenderry or Kilmacthomas safer?

Edenderry scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.

Which is better for buy-to-let, Edenderry or Kilmacthomas?

Kilmacthomas has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.8% vs 5.6% — though net returns depend on price, condition and tenancy regulation.

Edenderry vs Kilmacthomas: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)

The verdict

Kilmacthomas is the cheaper of the two — a median €250,000 against Edenderry's €261,000 (4% lower). Edenderry has the stronger safety score (62/100 vs 55/100); on the other facets the two are closely matched.

Edenderry vs Kilmacthomas: common questions

Is Edenderry cheaper than Kilmacthomas?: No. The median sale price in Edenderry was €261,000 over the last 12 months, against €250,000 in Kilmacthomas (Property Price Register).
Is Edenderry or Kilmacthomas safer?: Edenderry scores higher on safety — 62/100 vs 55/100, based on Garda-division crime rates per 1,000 residents.
Which is better for buy-to-let, Edenderry or Kilmacthomas?: Kilmacthomas has the stronger gross rental yield — 6.8% 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 (R45 and X42).