Kilkenny vs Newbridge: which is better to live in? (2026)

Kilkenny (R95) and Newbridge (W12) compared on price, safety, schools and quality of life.

The verdict

Kilkenny is the cheaper of the two — a median €313,645 against Newbridge's €390,000 (24% 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.

Kilkenny vs Newbridge: common questions

Is Kilkenny cheaper than Newbridge?: Yes. The median sale price in Kilkenny over the last 12 months was €313,645, against €390,000 in Newbridge (Property Price Register).

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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 (R95 and W12).