Place profile · Cashel, Co. South Tipperary

Is Cashel a good place to live?

Cashel, Co. South Tipperary scores 73/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €280,000 (most €185,000–€321,585), it scores 56/100 for safety (64.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 4,805 people live here, up 6.2% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

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

Cashel is moving with the market.

Below average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

Unemployment fell 19% → 10% — faster than nationally Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

Where Cashel sits.

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

60 min
drive to Limerick

Quality of life.

73/100
Affordability100
Transport & services88
Environment82
Family & community77
Schools & education63
Safety56
Local economy48

Homes sell for €280,000.

€185,000€321,585
↑ +4.3%12.7% new-build262 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Middling on safety.

56/100
64.9/1,000 · Tipperary
Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

A community that's growing.

4,805 people, up 6.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

28%
third-level
27%
professional
14.5%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

A mix of owners and renters.

53.3% own28% rent14.8% social

Cashel: common questions

Is Cashel a good place to live?

Cashel, Co. South Tipperary, scores 73/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Cashel safe?

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

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

The median sale price in Cashel over the last 24 months was €280,000, most between €185,000 and €321,585 (Property Price Register).

Is Cashel on the up?

Cashel is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 19% → 10% — faster than nationally, recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing.

Are there new builds in Cashel?

About 13% of homes sold in Cashel in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Cashel?

17 planning applications were lodged within Cashel in the last 12 months, covering 2 residential units (209 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Cashel good for families?

Cashel scores 77/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 6.2% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Cashel?

Cashel scores 63/100 for schools and education, with 4 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Cashel?

Cashel is about 60 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.