Place profile · Borrisokane, Co. North Tipperary

Is Borrisokane a good place to live?

Borrisokane, Co. North Tipperary scores 68/100 for quality of life, #24 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €291,375 (most €194,000–€326,250), it scores 56/100 for safety (64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,117 people live here, up 9.2% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Updated August 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Borrisokane is on the up.

Below average today — but the fundamentals are turning, faster than the national trend.

Unemployment fell 19% → 12% — faster than nationally Prices up 32.1% Recorded crime falling

Where Borrisokane sits.

Co. North Tipperary · 4 bus stops · no rail.

47 min
drive to Limerick

#24 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

68/100
#24 liveability#4 value
Affordability96
Transport & services89
Environment82
Family & community79
Safety56
Schools & education50
Local economy50

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Borrisokane is #4 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €291,375.

€194,000€326,250
↑ +32.1%0% new-build48 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

89/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Middling on safety.

56/100
64.9/1,000 · Tipperary
Recorded crime falling

A community that's growing.

1,117 people, up 9.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

23%
third-level
29%
professional
15.1%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

Mostly owner-occupied.

63.2% own12.1% rent18.7% social

Borrisokane: common questions

Is Borrisokane a good place to live?

Borrisokane, Co. North Tipperary, scores 68/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #24 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Borrisokane safe?

Borrisokane scores 56/100 on safety, ~64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Borrisokane?

The median sale price in Borrisokane over the last 24 months was €291,375, most between €194,000 and €326,250 (Property Price Register).

Is Borrisokane on the up?

Borrisokane is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 19% → 12% — faster than nationally, prices up 32.1%, recorded crime falling.

Are there new builds in Borrisokane?

New builds are rare in Borrisokane — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Borrisokane?

1 planning application was lodged within Borrisokane in the last 12 months (44 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Borrisokane good for families?

Borrisokane scores 79/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 9.2% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Borrisokane?

Borrisokane scores 50/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Borrisokane?

Borrisokane is about 47 minutes by road from Limerick.

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated August 2026.