Place profile · Borrisoleigh, Co. North Tipperary

Is Borrisoleigh a good place to live?

Borrisoleigh, Co. North Tipperary scores 60/100 for quality of life, #53 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “on the up — emerging”. The median home sells for €205,000 (most €165,000–€262,500), it scores 56/100 for safety (64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 724 people live here, up 25% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on schools & education.

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

Borrisoleigh is on the up.

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

Unemployment fell 13% → 6% — faster than nationally Population grew 25.0% — well above the national 8% Prices up 41.9%

Where Borrisoleigh sits.

Co. North Tipperary · 2 bus stops · no rail.

52 min
drive to Limerick

#53 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

60/100
#53 liveability#35 value
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Family & community79
Environment74
Safety56
Local economy38
Schools & education28

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 Borrisoleigh is #35 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €205,000.

€165,000€262,500
↑ +41.9%0% new-build31 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

79/100
Family & community score

Middling on safety.

56/100
64.9/1,000 · Tipperary

A community that's growing.

724 people, up 25% since 2016.

Who lives here.

29%
third-level
34%
professional
9.5%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

73.2% own12.1% rent10.6% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 38/100 Schools & education 28/100

Borrisoleigh: common questions

Is Borrisoleigh a good place to live?

Borrisoleigh, Co. North Tipperary, scores 60/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #53 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Borrisoleigh safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Borrisoleigh over the last 24 months was €205,000, most between €165,000 and €262,500 (Property Price Register).

Is Borrisoleigh on the up?

Borrisoleigh is rated "On the up — emerging" — unemployment fell 13% → 6% — faster than nationally, population grew 25.0% — well above the national 8%, prices up 41.9%.

Are there new builds in Borrisoleigh?

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

Is there much new development or planning activity in Borrisoleigh?

7 planning applications were lodged within Borrisoleigh in the last 12 months (25 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Borrisoleigh good for families?

Borrisoleigh scores 79/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 25% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Borrisoleigh?

Borrisoleigh scores 28/100 for schools and education, with 2 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Borrisoleigh?

Borrisoleigh is about 52 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.