Place profile · Crosshaven-Churchbay, Co. Cork

Is Crosshaven-Churchbay a good place to live?

Crosshaven-Churchbay is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

↓ Unemployment fell 9% → 5%, in line with nationally↑ Prices up 43.1%

Where Crosshaven-Churchbay sits.

Co. Cork · 16 bus stops · no rail.

29 min
drive to Cork

Ranked #2 in Cork for quality of life.

72/100
#4 nationally
Environment89
Family & community82
Local economy78
Affordability69
Schools & education64
Safety61
Transport & services58

Homes sell for €400,881.

€312,774€421,250
↑ +43.1%24.5% new-build48 sales / 2yr

Clean, green surrounds.

89/100
Environment score

Good for families.

82/100
Family & community score

A working local economy.

78/100
Local economy score

A community that's growing.

2,478 people, up 8.9% since 2016.

Who lives here.

48%
third-level
50%
professional
6.8%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

79% own15% rent4.1% social

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Compare with nearby towns.

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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 2026.