Place profile · Castleconnell, Co. Limerick

Is Castleconnell a good place to live?

Castleconnell, Co. Limerick scores 58/100 for quality of life, #69 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €348,018 (most €272,500–€396,475), it scores 42/100 for safety (88.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,488 people live here, up 17.2% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services, weakest on local economy.

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

Castleconnell is moving with the market.

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

Unemployment fell 10% → 7%, in line with nationally Population grew 17.2% — well above the national 8% Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

Where Castleconnell sits.

Co. Limerick · 8 bus stops · 1 rail.

16 min
drive to Limerick

#69 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

58/100
#69 liveability#66 value
Affordability89
Transport & services83
Family & community72
Environment62
Schools & education46
Safety42
Local economy40

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 Castleconnell is #66 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €348,018.

€272,500€396,475
16.7% new-build75 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

83/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

72/100
Family & community score

Safety is a watch-point.

42/100
88.4/1,000 · Limerick
Recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing

A community that's growing.

2,488 people, up 17.2% since 2016.

Who lives here.

45%
third-level
44%
professional
8.8%
unemployment
Affluence: above average

Mostly owner-occupied.

74.5% own15.9% rent6.9% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 40/100

Castleconnell: common questions

Is Castleconnell a good place to live?

Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, scores 58/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #69 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and transport & services.

Is Castleconnell safe?

Castleconnell scores 42/100 on safety, ~88.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

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

The median sale price in Castleconnell over the last 24 months was €348,018, most between €272,500 and €396,475 (Property Price Register).

Is Castleconnell on the up?

Castleconnell is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 10% → 7%, in line with nationally, population grew 17.2% — well above the national 8%, recorded crime rising faster than the town is growing.

Are there new builds in Castleconnell?

About 17% of homes sold in Castleconnell in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Castleconnell?

15 planning applications were lodged within Castleconnell in the last 12 months, covering 19 residential units (85 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Castleconnell good for families?

Castleconnell scores 72/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 17.2% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Castleconnell?

Castleconnell scores 46/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Castleconnell?

Castleconnell is about 16 minutes by road from Limerick, with 1 rail stop nearby.

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.